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COURSE CATALOG

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY • 2011

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Office 740-845-2700 Fax 740-845-2675 1650 State Route 56 SW London, OH 43140 www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov Dear Law Enforcement Colleague, The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) leadership and staff continually work to improve and expand course offerings to benefit peace officers. OPOTA’s top priority is making sure local law enforcement find both our instruction and our customer service first-rate. The academy offers more than 500 advanced law enforcement courses annually. In addition, a wide array of regional trainings are provided free of charge, and dozens of courses are available online. In all, enrollment in OPOTA offerings topped more than 35,000 in 2010. The academy’s reputation extends beyond Ohio’s borders, and OPOTA frequently attracts students from other states and even other countries. Students have traveled from Spain, Iraq, Italy, Canada, Colorado, California, Texas, Georgia, and elsewhere to attend courses. Today, we offer courses at our main campus in London and a nearby Tactical Training Center as well as at a satellite campus in Richfield. Plans also are under way to significantly increase the number of regional trainings OPOTA offers free of charge across the state. And, the academy provides dozens of courses online through the eOPOTA section of our Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway. You can access this site at www.ohleg.org or call 866-406-4534. In addition to courses listed in this catalog, you will find an updated list of courses on our website, www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/OPOTACourses. For more information or to share suggestions for future OPOTA courses, please call 740-845-2700 or e-mail OPOTA Executive Director Robert Fiatal at Robert.Fiatal@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov. Thank you for interest in the OPOTA courses and especially for the work you do every day to protect Ohio families. Very Respectfully Yours,

Mike DeWine Ohio Attorney General

O H I O PE ACE O FFI CER T R AI N I N G AC AD EMY

Dear Fellow Law Enforcement Professional, The entire staff of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy is dedicated to bringing you the most relevant, up-to-date and comprehensive law enforcement training courses possible. This catalog reflects those efforts. We invite you to review the courses offered in 2011, and to encourage others to do the same. We also have posted an interactive catalog at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov, which reflects the same material as in the printed version, plus additional classes which are added during calendar year 2011. Please also consider the classes offered on eOPOTA. Additionally, we plan to continue to bring regional training offerings on timely topics to your area. If you have any suggestions for topics, please contact us at AskOpota@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov. Sincerely,

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) received its initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) on July 31, 2004. On July 28, 2007, during the Montreal CALEA conference, OPOTA not only received its reaccreditation but also earned the prestigious “Flagship” status award for continually demonstrating excellence in its commitment to the accreditation process and a willingness to share its accreditation success with others. The CALEA Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation (PSTAA) program promotes superior public safety training academy services and recognizes professional excellence. OPOTA earned this reaccreditation honor by meeting 162 CALEA standards that are derived from the best practices of numerous professional public safety training agencies. OPOTA continually complies with these standards in order to provide the best possible service while remaining CALEA accredited. As stated on the CALEA web page, “An accredited public safety training academy will include professionals, who act with discretion, in the public trust, to standards set by experts in the field. An independent process is designed to implement the standards, verify compliance and award recognition. Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence, and competence. Accredited agencies can take pride in their department, knowing it represents the very best in public safety training academies” (CALEA, 2005). In keeping with our reputation as a nationwide leader in advanced law enforcement training, OPOTA was one of the first four agencies in the world to earn the CALEA Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Award and only the third law enforcement training academy to receive the “Flagship” status.

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MISSION STATEMENT OF THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy utilizes the latest research and instructional methods to develop outstanding training programs that meet the needs of law enforcement professionals and the communities which they serve.

VISION STATEMENT OF THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY
• • • • To provide outstanding instruction to the Ohio law enforcement community. To promote rapid student development through the use of superior training methods. To continually upgrade course content by incorporating the latest research and recommended professional practices. To stimulate inquiry and provide fresh perspectives on the law enforcement profession.

USE OF FACILITIES
LONDON MAIN CAMPUS - the gymnasium, computer facility, running track, library and fitness center are available for our guests to use. Restrictions may occur, if the area is being used to conduct training.

TUITION, CANCELLATION, STAND-BY (COURSE FULL), AND INVOICING
COURSE FEES - determined from cost of instructors, training materials, course books, location, etc. The cost of a course is listed with the course description. STAND-BY PROCEDURE – if a course enrollment has met capacity, then the individual is placed in the next session, including a course scheduled into the next calendar year. MEALS - included in the course cost for London and Tactical Training Center facilities. LODGING - available for courses held at London Main Campus and the Tactical Training Center @ $15.00 per night. We double room our guests. Bedding and linens are provided. CANCELLATIONS - accepted four days prior to attending. No shows or no prior notification and late cancellations are charged half the course fee. INVOICES - forwarded the following week after attendance. Checks or money orders are acceptable methods of payment. We do not accept credit cards or cash. Payment is due 30 days after receipt of invoice. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 131.02, delinquent accounts are certified to the Attorney General’s Collections Enforcement Section for continued collection. Agencies and/or individuals with outstanding debts may not be permitted to register for future courses.

COURSE CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION – certificates of completion are awarded at the conclusion of the course. They are given to individuals who have fulfilled course requirements. Ten percent or more absence constitutes failure. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED – certificates issued with written performance and testing. PARTICIPATED IN – certificates issued to students that have attended informational or seminar courses.

THE LONDON CAMPUS The London Campus is located at 1650 S.R. 56 SW, London, Ohio (just north of London). This campus has the Technology Center and the Scenario Building. Additionally, meals are provided for every course at this facility as well as the Tactical Training Center. Overnight lodging is available on-site for students if desired. The London Campus 1650 S.R. 56 SW P.O. Box 309 London, OH 43140 (740) 845-2700 Toll Free: (800) 346-7682 FAX: (740) 845-2675

FIELD TRAINING OPOTA offers the option of academy staff instructors conducting courses at sites away from OPOTA facilities. One or more agencies may wish to have select courses presented locally. Such courses involve an OPOTA staff instructor either teaching or coordinating a course at facilities provided by the requesting agency. Course options are limited by length and type of training. Certain courses are not conducive to field presentations. Administrators or local training officers should contact the Assistant Executive Director of Advanced Training at 740-845-6300 for more information. EOPOTA In an effort to make training affordable and convenient, the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy has established eOPOTA. eOPOTA is an online learning resource for criminal justice personnel providing training materials 24 hrs x 7 days a week. Learners can search for, enroll and take training in several categories. Subject areas include a forum for exchange of ideas among practitioners. Learners may also track personal training history and obtain transcripts of their participation. Feedback is encouraged, including referrals to training materials or programs that might be posted to the eOPOTA site. Additional information may be obtained by calling the eOPOTA administrator listed in the directory. We continue to expand the selection of courses offered on eOPOTA with interesting and valuable training. eOPOTA is accessible through the user’s Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) log-in. New users will need to visit the Attorney General’s website at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov, click on the OHLEG icon and click on “Request Form for Access to Investigative Tools.” Follow the instructions included on the form. OHIO LAW ENFORCEMENT GATEWAY (OHLEG) It is a top priority of the Attorney General’s Office to reach out to local public safety agencies to provide support and guidance for local crime fighting efforts. The Attorney General’s Office has made great advances to make sharing information among Ohio law enforcement agencies easier by creating OHLEG, the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, an electronic criminal justice information network. OHLEG is a secure, Web-based platform that provides law enforcement with a variety of investigative tools and training applications to help solve and prevent crimes. Since its launch in 2003, OHLEG has rapidly expanded and hundreds of Ohio law enforcement agencies have signed on to take advantage of its many crime-fighting features. OHLEG currently provides access to numerous law enforcement databases and tools, and includes a cross-database search engine and propriety records management system for agencies that cannot afford to purchase a commercial recordkeeping system. Numerous crime-fighting and intelligence sharing tools are made available through OHLEG, which has already garnered the attention of the United States Department of Justice as a project to be replicated on a national level. Additional information about the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, may be obtained by calling (866) 40-OHLEG, or by visiting the OHLEG website at www.ohleg.org. CRIMINAL JUSTICE UPDATE To keep law enforcement agencies atune to the latest news and information affecting their work, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office publishes an eight-page newsletter every other month. Criminal Justice Update provides details on court decisions and legislative actions that impact the law enforcement community, training and other services available from the Attorney General’s Office, upcoming events, trends and more. It also is available online at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/CriminalJusticeUpdate.
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TODD W. CARELESS Todd W. Careless joined the OPOTA staff in 2006. He instructs the computer forensic and computer investigation courses at OPOTA’s Richfield Campus. Careless came to OPOTA after 15 years with the Norwalk Police Department, where he served as a patrol officer, evidence technician, marijuana identification officer and computer forensic investigator. His certifications in computer forensics and the granting agencies include Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment, OPOTA; Certified Forensic Computer Examiner, International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS); GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst, SANS; and Access Data Certified Examiner, Access Data. He also is a member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association and IACIS. KERRY E. CURTIS Kerry E. Curtis joined OPOTA as a full-time instructor in 2004. He has been with the Attorney General’s Office since 1989 — eight years as an environmental investigator and seven years as a certification officer with the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Curtis has an associate degree in law enforcement technology from Lima Technical College, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in criminal justice administration from Tiffin University. Curtis’ primary responsibilities are teaching the 80-hour Instructor Training Course and homeland security courses. He also assists in firearms and driving courses. Curtis serves as a special deputy with sheriffs’ offices in Auglaize and

Madison counties.

DOUG DANIELS Doug Daniels joined OPOTA in 2000 as a full-time instructor. He previously served 23 years with the Greenfield Police Department, where he attained the rank of sergeant. His duties included patrol, investigations, juvenile and school truancy, shift supervisor, bike patrol supervisor/officer and in-service instructor. His teaching responsibilities include firearms, officer survival, chemical agents and patrol tactics. He is a multi-certified OPOTC instructor and basic commander in Basic Peace Officer Training. Daniels has taught in numerous academies in Ohio and instructed several court officer courses in other states. Daniels served on a Bailiff Curriculum Committee and a Use of Force Committee and is recognized as a subject matter expert by OPOTC in several law enforcement disciplines. Daniels is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI). He has taught at three IALEFI annual training conferences and one regional conference. Daniels serves as a special deputy with the Madison County Sheriff ’s Office. RON DAVITT Ron Davitt joined the OPOTA staff in 2008 after serving 16 years with the Steubenville, Reynoldsburg and Columbus Regional Airport Authority police departments. During his time with those departments, he served as a field training officer, training coordinator, union director and as a member of the honor guard, SWAT team and bike patrol.

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JEFF A. EGGLESTON Jeff A. Eggleston oversees the academy’s driving programs. He began his law enforcement career in 1979, serving as a military police officer with the Marine Corps. He also served with the Urbana Police Department as a patrol officer, range officer and baton instructor. Eggleston owned driving schools in Urbana and Marysville and in 1990 joined the Marysville Police Department, where he has served as a patrol officer, range officer and in-service driving instructor. Eggleston has instructed and supervised numerous academy classes, including Defensive and Pursuit Driving; Patrol; Stops and Approaches; Traffic Enforcement Technologies; and Firearms. He was certified as a secondary career technical instructor through the University of Toledo and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Eggleston has presented at the National Conference of High Schools that Work and was a law enforcement instructor with Tri-Rivers Career Center until 2003. Eggleston has completed the advanced driving instructor program offered by the Maryland Corrections and Police Training Commission, Precision Immobilization Techniques Instructor Course at the Fairfax County Virginia Police Academy, Off-Road Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Course in Hollister, Calif., and the Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Eggleston also has served as a curriculum review committee member with FLETC. He is a member of ALERT and ILEETA. Jeff has worked as an expert in the field of Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations and has consulted on track facility design. He is a 2006 recipient of the Attorney General’s Innovation and Excellence Award and serves as an auxiliary officer with the Marysville Division of Police. JOHN E. FOY John E. Foy served for 14 years with the Belmont County Sheriff ’s Office prior to joining the OPOTA instructional staff in 1985. Foy earned a bachelor’s degree from Mount Union College in 1972. Foy’s training responsibilities at OPOTA include firearms, tactical weapons, specialty munitions and special operations. Foy became a firearms instructor in 1974 at the Belmont County Sheriff ’s Office, where he also served as a trainer, investigator and supervisor. He held the rank of lieutenant at the time of his departure. Since joining OPOTA, Foy has completed training with the Ohio National Guard; the Armor Holdings Training Division; Singleton International; Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II, a retired Marine; the HK International Training Division; the Remington Law Enforcement Training Division; Sig-Sauer; Glock and Ruger Armorer’s courses; the Miami-Dade Special Response Team Training Section; the Practical Shooting Academy; and the National Rifle Association. He is active in the NRA, the National Tactical Officers Association, the American Gunsmithing Association, the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, the Ohio Gun Collectors Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, the International Defensive Pistol Association and the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. Foy received the Attorney General’s Spirit Award in 2007. Foy holds a deputy sheriff ’s appointment with the Madison County Sheriff ’s Department.

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JOHN P. GREEN Currently a legal instructor at OPOTA, John P. Green previously was an assistant county prosecutor in Summit County, where he specialized in drug and gang prosecutions. He also has extensive experience as a police officer in Steubenville. Green graduated from West Liberty State College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and the Duquesne University School of Law.

DRAKE OLDHAM Drake Oldham began his law enforcement career in 1997 with the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, where he was assigned to the Patrol Division, the Special Response Team and the Training Unit. He has been a full-time instructor for the last five years, and he continues to work as a patrol officer part time. Oldham has a bachelor’s degree in sociology/criminology from Ohio University. He coordinates and instructs numerous training courses at the Richfield Campus. He specializes in firearms and tactical operations.

DAVID A. PETERS David A. Peters retired as a lieutenant from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and joined the OPOTA staff as a full-time instructor in 1997. Peters teaches and coordinates the traffic and patrol programs, including DUI enforcement, electronic speed measuring devices, crash investigation and commercial motor vehicle classes. Peters graduated from Columbus State Community College, where he earned an associate’s degree in business management. He has taught for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is certified by the Institute of Police Technology and Management as a crash reconstructionist.

LYNNETTE RODRIGUE Lynnette Rodrigue joined the OPOTA staff in 2009. She has 24 years of law enforcement experience. She has worked at Wittenberg University as a police officer, Clark State Community College as chief of police and lieutenant and Antioch College as a deputy sheriff. Lynnette has a master’s degree in technical education, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and an associate’s degree in criminal justice technology. Rodrigue taught as an adjunct faculty member for Clark State Community College’s two-year Criminal Justice Program and the Basic Police Academy. She also is certified as a police academy commander.

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RONALD D. THAYER Ronald D. Thayer retired from the Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office and joined the OPOTA staff as a guest instructor in 2004. Thayer became a full-time instructor in 2008. He teaches and coordinates courses in traffic crash investigation and commercial vehicle investigation and enforcement. Thayer graduated from Sinclair Community College in Dayton with an associate’s degree in criminal justice. He is a member of several traffic accident professional organizations, including INCR, NAPRS, ARC, ALERT and IATAI. He is a certified and accredited Traffic Crash Reconstructionist. Ron has instructed courses in traffic enforcement and traffic crash investigation throughout Ohio since 1998. WAYNE K. WIGGINS Wayne K. Wiggins came to OPOTA in 1988 from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, where he served as a patrol officer. Wiggins is responsible for the facilitation of investigation, patrol and juvenile justice programs. He also coordinates the DARE program, the Victims Advocacy Academy and all teleconferences. He is a 1998 graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. Wiggins also is a special deputy with the Madison County Sheriff ’s Office.

JERRY ZACHARIAS Jerry Zacharias joined the OPOTA staff in 2008. He previously served 15 years with the Marion City Police Department in the patrol division and as a member of the department Special Response Team. He taught self-defense tactics and firearms at Marion Technical College’s Basic Police Academy. He also completed a civilian police training mission in Iraq in 2005. Zacharias earned a bachelor’s from The Ohio State University in 2008. He has attended advanced training at OPOTA, FLETC and the H&K International Training Division. He is currently a member in good standing with the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors.

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PEACE OFFICER REFRESHER TRAINING (OPOTC)
This training is required for persons reappointed as peace officers on, or after, January 1, 1989 and who have had a break in service of more than one year but less than four years. This course meets the requirements described in Section 109: 2-1-12(D) of the Ohio Administrative Code. Registrations received without a determination letter will not be accepted and will be returned. For more information on refresher requirements, contact OPOTC’s Certification and Standards Division at the numbers listed in the Directory Section of this catalog.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INSTRUCTOR

Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

MISSING CHILDREN INVESTIGATIONS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
This course fulfills the six-hour missing children block of instruction required for the peace officer basic training certification update. Human Relations Topic 6 of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program is presented by an OPOTC-certified instructor.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 3
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: James

01-384-11-01 D. Daniels

London

MISSING CHILDREN INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTOR

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MISSING PERSONS UPDATE
The purpose of this course is to satisfy the requirements of H.B. 571, which requires this training for peace officers experiencing a break in service or open enrollment students who completed Peace Officer Basic Training, but who have not been appointed as a peace officer until on or after June 1, 2007. Human Relations Topic 11 of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program will be presented by an OPOTC-certified instructor.
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EVIDENCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy has established a certification process for computer crime investigators known as Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment. Each candidate must complete 300 hours of computer-related training. The 300 hours includes completion of the core training program of 176 hours, 84 hours of elective courses and 40 hours of practical testing. The core and elective blocks are listed below. Upon completion of 256 hours of training, the candidate must submit an application with dates of course completion. OPOTA will verify completion of the courses and classify the candidate as eligible to attend the Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment – certification course (this is the last 40 hours of training required). Upon completion of the certification course, the candidate is issued the Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment certificate. Specialists are certified for two years. Over the two-year period, certified specialists are required to attend 40 hours of continuing education in the computer forensic field and attend an update and testing process to maintain certification. The update and testing can be taken anytime within the second year of their certification.

NOTE: Only OPOTA courses are accepted for initial certification. Previously completed OPOTA courses are evaluated on an individual basis. Continuing education for the specialist re-certification can be taking or instructing OPOTA computer forensic courses. The hours may also consist of taking or instructing computer forensic courses outside OPOTA, such as vendor-based training. Non-OPOTA courses will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Due to changes in the core requirements, students who have completed Advanced Computer Data Recovery towards their certification classes by December 31, 2008 will be allowed to complete their certification under the 2008 standards as long as the certification process is completed by December 31, 2009. Students who have begun the certification process, but not finished Advanced Computer Data Recovery, will have their hours assessed and will be advised if they need to make up any hours. Unless the required make-up hours are a full week, students will not be charged to attend make-up hours.

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BASIC LINUX
This two-day hands-on course is an introduction to the Linux operating system. This system is for data recovery specialists or cybercrime investigators who want to use Linux for forensic imaging or examination. Students will learn about various Linux distributions and install both hard disk and Live CD systems during the class. Topics include Linux partitions, file systems, navigation, mounting discs, basic commands and switches. The course includes commands and procedures to use Linux to create a forensic duplicate of suspect media that is compatible with popular data recovery and analysis packages. Completion of practical and written exercises is required.
PRE-REQUISITE(S): Computer Data Recovery - Basic or equivalent data recovery training. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S)

A pre-test may be required.
LOCATION

June 7-8
COST: $140 INSTRUCTOR: London

06-213-11-01 Staff
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Len

London Drinkard

COMPUTER CRIME FIRST RESPONDER
This one-day class is for officers or investigators likely to encounter computers, digital media or electronic devices during an investigation. Topics include computers or media as either tools or targets of crimes and laws related to computers, methods of searching, securing and transporting a computer system without destroying evidence, and how to submit the equipment to a computer crime specialist or unit. Additional time-sensitive topics related to the seizure of the above items as well as e-mail and other Internet records will also be discussed. This course is restricted to law enforcement personnel.
NOTE: No DATE(S)

computer experience is necessary for this class.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 24 September 26
COST: $70 INSTRUCTOR:

01-137-11-01 01-137-11-02

London London

London Staff

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COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY – BASIC
This 40-hour course is for law enforcement personnel responsible for forensic data recovery. Topics include legal issues, computer filing systems, imaging data from an evidence perspective, identification and recovery of electronic evidence, recovering erased files, lab planning and polices, and related subjects. Hands-on exercises are included. Students receive a copy of Norton System Works Premier and a set of basic DOS utilities for investigations. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 21-25
COST: $450 COORDINATOR: Todd

06-183-11-01 Careless

London

COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I
This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired during Computer Data Recovery - Basic. Topics include an introduction to Windows forensics, such as spool, swap and link files; Windows registry; hashing; and an introduction to automated tools. Students participate in hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued an intermediate level forensic utility. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students DATE(S)

COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY –INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2
This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired during Computer Data Recovery – Basic and Intermediate. Topics include advanced Windows forensics, such as alternate data streams, EFS, Internet artifacts from chat programs and Web browsers; and an introduction to basic encryption. Students participate in hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a hard drive and external drive enclosure. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students DATE(S)

This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired in the previous Data Recovery courses. It provides advanced training on forensic tools in a Windows environment. Other topics include Windows Vista forensics, analyzing RAM, forensic uses of virtualization, RAID and cell phone issues. Students perform hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a hardware “write blocker” to use for acquisition and analysis in a Windows environment. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel. Level 2.
PREREQUISITE: Students

INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS I
This four-day course is for officers or investigators responsible for investigating crimes involving the Internet. Students will learn about structure and features of the Internet, types of Internet crimes and fraud, investigative resources, legal and ethical issues, case preparation, e-mail and IP tracing. Students will perform hands-on exercises throughout the course. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have a strong knowledge of the Windows operating system, such as creating and renaming folders, and saving information collected from the Internet. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 7-10
COST: $280 INSTRUCTOR: Bill

06-185-10-01 Norton

London

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INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS II

This five-day course is a continuation of Internet Investigations I. Students will learn how to identify and respond to various types of Internet-related criminal complaints. Topics include case documentation, Internet groups, Internet blogs, online gaming, wireless device issues and wardriving. Students are required to complete comprehensive investigation projects. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Internet DATE(S)

Investigations I
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

October 17-21
COST: $280 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

06-239-11-01 Careless

London

LINUX FORENSICS
This two-day class is a continuation of the Basic Linux course and targets both the use of Linux as a tool for forensic imaging and analysis. Topics include imaging of large partitions and external devices, splitting images, effective searching and data carving methods, and the use of popular Linux forensic tools. Also covered is an overview of logs, artifacts and other files of interest during examinations of seized Linux systems.
PREREQUISITES: Basic DATE(S)

April 4-8 April 11-15 April 18-22 April 25-29
COST: $475 COORDINATOR: Ron

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Davitt

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COURT SERVICES: ADMINISTRATION
This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer.. Topics include Roles of the Bailiff; Authority and Liability of the Bailiff; Report Writing Producedures; Criminal Justice System and Court Structures; Ethics and Civil Processes. The program is recommended for ALL new hired Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 1-2
COST: $130 COORDINATOR: Wayne

01-488-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

London Michael Hild, Sr. and Greg Soucie

COURT SERVICES: BAILIFF/COURT OFFICER BASIC FIREARMS
Please see course description and dates in the FIREARMS section of the catalog.

COURT SERVICES: DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Please see course description and dates in the DEFENSIVE TACTICS section of the catalog.

COURT SERVICES: HUMAN RELATIONS
Please see course description and dates in the HUMAN RELATIONS section of the catalog.

COURT SERVICES: LEGAL
Please see course description and dates in the LEGAL section of the catalog.

COURT SERVICES: MEDICAL ISSUES
Please see course description and dates in the FITNESS-WELLNESS COURSES section of the catalog.

MASTER EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN AWARD
Officers and individuals involved with evidence recovery and handling are eligible and encouraged to earn the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Master Evidence Technician Award. Applicants must complete a core training program of 200 hours. Beginning in 2008, applicants must also complete an additional 60 hours of training in various elective courses. This will result in a minimum of 260 hours required to receive this award. Applicants who have started this process prior to 2008 will be handled on a case by case basis for evaluation as to number of elective hours required. After completion of the required courses, applicants may submit a letter of request for certification along with copies of certificates from completed courses. Upon verification that the applicant has in fact completed the requirements, they will receive a Master Evidence Technician certificate and lapel pin. Generally only OPOTA sponsored courses are accepted but each outside training will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN - 42 HOURS THEORY/38 HOURS LAB
This two week course is designed to teach the student basic and advanced principles of crime scene processing and evidence collection. Introductions to specialty evidence areas such as explosives, bloodstain and shooting reconstruction and pathology are also included. Students will be working in hands on situations so it is recommended that the student have clothes available suitable for wear in situations that include casting materials, fingerprint powders and chemicals, etc. and clothes suitable for outside weather conditions.
NOTE: Students will receive a fingerprinting kit, casting starter kit, personal alternative light source and sketching template. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

Feb 28-March 4 March 7-11 June 6-10 June 13-17 September 26-30 October 3-7

Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2

06-228-11-01 06-228-11-02 06-228-11-03

London London London

COST: $1,450 INSTRUCTOR: London Staff FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Don

Frost; Greg Perry; Steve Salesman; Larry Tate; and John Wells

BASIC FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION
This course provides instruction on the Henry and NCIC methods of fingerprint classification. Students will learn to analyze and classify fingerprint impressions. Students also learn how to take rolled impressions.
NOTE: Students DATE(S)

should bring their own magnifiers and ridge counters.
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CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT AND EVIDENCE CLASSIFICATION
This one-day course is for first-responding officers. It provides students with the basics of crime scene determination, control and integrity. The students will also learn about various types of evidence that may be encountered and what collection methods are appropriate for each.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 13 April 28 November 17
COST: INSTRUCTOR: London

03-421-11-01 03-421-11-02 03-421-11-03 Staff

London London London

$65

DRUG IDENTIFICATION AND FIELD TESTING SEMINAR - 6 HOURS THEORY / 2 HOURS LAB
This eight-hour course provides an awareness of drug identification and field testing. It begins with the physiology of drugs and their effects on the body and covers forms of controlled substances, manufacturing and packaging methods. Common drugs of abuse such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, date rape drugs and ecstasy are among the substances discussed. Use of NIK field test kits includes hands-on testing of controlled substances. Students learn to use and interpret test kits and understand the politicking system of drug field testing.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 20 November 9
COST: $140 INSTRUCTOR: London

03-147-11-01 03-147-11-02 Staff

London London

EVIDENCE ROOM MANAGEMENT
This two-day course is for personnel assigned to property and/or evidence rooms. The student will learn about different types of evidence, types of packaging, chain of custody, accountability, security and operating procedures.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 18-19 July 26-27
COST: $165 INSTRUCTOR: London

03-017-11-01 03-017-11-02 Staff

London London

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FINGERPRINT COMPARISON TECHNIQUES
This 40-hour advanced seminar covers the process of fingerprint comparison. The student will participate in hands-on exercises in comparing fingerprints. Exercises challenge and enhance the skills of students at all levels. Students will learn to identify characteristics in a fingerprint pattern and will be able to use a small portion of a print to make an identification. Additionally, students will be able to identify characteristics from one print to another and determine if the same person made the print.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a 40-hour Basic Fingerprint Classification course taught by OPOTA, the FBI or BCI. Outside training will be evaluated on a case by case basis. NOTE: Each DATE(S)

FORENSIC ASPECTS OF DEATH - 20 HOURS THEORY / 20 HOURS LAB
This 40-hour seminar familiarizes officers with the procedures used to manage death scenes. Students will learn how to identify buried bodies as well as identification and excavation techniques of skeletal remains. Experts in the fields of entomology, archeology and anthropology will present the latest information in their fields. Exercises include excavation of mock graves and the collection of insect specimens and related evidence.
NOTE: Students will be working outside and should have appropriate clothing and supplies for all types of weather. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

LATENT PRINT DEVELOPMENT - 4 HOURS THEORY / 12 HOURS LAB
This two-day hands-on course provides the latest instruction in various methods of latent print development. This course is valuable for personnel assigned to processing crime scenes and collecting evidence. Topics covered include a review of basic fingerprint classification, powder and chemical selection for porous and nonporous surfaces, powder and chemical development of latent prints and use of cyanoacrylate (superglue) fuming and lifting techniques.
NOTE: This course is not for those students who have or are planning to enroll in the Evidence Technician courses. These techniques are covered in those courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 9-10 August 17-18
COST: $195 COORDINATOR: Lynnette

03-138-11-01 03-138-11-02 Rodrigue

London London

MARIJUANA IDENTIFICATION
This course will enable officers to provide scientific identification of marijuana by use of microscopic and chemical tests. Instruction covers information about the marijuana plant inself as well as various testing processes. Students will conduct microscopic and chemical testing on a variety of plant materials during this course.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 18-20 April 5-7 September 13-15
COST: $250 INSTRUCTOR: London

06-008-11-01 06-008-11-02 06-008-11-03 Staff

London London London

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BASIC EDGED WEAPONS DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

CIVILIAN CLOTHES AND UNDERCOVER DEFENSIVE TACTICS TRAINING
This course provides officers who work in plain clothes the skills to defend themselves in arrest and control situations. Additionally, tactics will be taught on How to Defend Against Violent Attacks.
COMENTS:

of duties.
DATE(S)

Students should bring all issued equipment that they would normally carry during their normal course
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

Sept. 9 November 10
COST: $100 INSTRUCTOR:

05-482-11-01 05-482-11-02

London London

Jerry Zacharias

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Herb

Hood

CONDUCTIVE ENERGY DEVICE (CED) INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

COURT SERVICES: DEFENSIVE TACTICS
This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include Defensive Tactics; Subject Control Techniques; Dynamic Simulation and Use of Force. This program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
NOTE: Students are required to bring duty gear and clothes in which the student can move comfortably. No ammunition will be necessary. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

HOW TO INSTRUCT A FEMALE SELF-PROTECTION CLINIC
Defensive tactics instructors are often requested to conduct classes on female self-protection. This course covers the topics of unarmed self-defense, psychological self-defense and the use of mechanical devices such as aerosols, stun guns and whistles for non-law enforcement females.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: DATE(S)

Exercise clothing and gym shoes.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 2-3
COST: $160 INSTRUCTOR:

05-180-11-01 Jerry Zacharias Herb Hood

London

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

MASTER IMPACT WEAPONS

Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

PRE-DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP

Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

PRE-SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP

SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR

Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR UPDATE

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This training is developed to give the student experience in the worst case scenario. The student will get an opportunity to develope a mental mind set that assists in critical thinking during a stressful encounter. The student will get an opportunity to use defensive tactic skills while involved in realistic and dangerous situations. The student will learn new and dynamic defensive tactic skills that will assist them in life and death encounters.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Duty belt, impact weapon, ballistic vest and old department rain or winter coat, elbow and or knee pads and gloves to protect their hands during punching drills. NOTE: Students DATE(S)

WINNING PHYSICALLY, TACTICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY

should be in good physical condition.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

October 12 December 12
COST: $100 INSTRUCTOR:

05-483-11-01 05-483-11-02 Herb Hood

London London

Jerry Zacharias

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BASIC ACADEMY DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

BASIC EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
This course is a modified emergency vehicle operations lesson plan from the Peace Officer Basic Training Curriculum Driving Unit. In a classroom setting, the student will learn non-emergency/emergency and pursuit driving theory. The student will also learn the required driving skills taught in the basic academy practical exercises. The course is offered to those who did not have driving as a part of their basic program or to students who wish to refresh skills or have had driving difficulties. Outside exercises may require foul weather equipment.
NOTE: Vehicles for practical exercises will be provided. Helmets will be provided;however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired.

Students will be outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather clothing is recommended. Students are required to bring a copy of their department emergency response and pursuit policy. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 13-15
COST: $175

05-342-11-01
INSTRUCTOR:

London Jeff Eggleston

DISPATCHING FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PURSUIT
This one-day course provides law enforcement dispatchers with knowledge and skills necessary for communicating during an emergency response or pursuit situation. Classroom instruction, video/audio critique and roll play exercises concerning situational stress, information necessity and communication techniques will be followed by actual on-track in-car demonstrations. This will provide dispatchers a perspective from inside the cruiser. Dispatchers will also have the opportunity to drive a simulated response and pursuit using state-of-the-art simulators. The day of training will culminate with realistic dispatch scenarios. Dispatchers will handle communications for mock chases as they are actually taking place on the driving facility.
NOTE: Students should dress for the weather. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired.

Since this class takes place in conjunction with the Tactical Driving Course, it is an afternoon course starting at 1:00 p.m. and dismissing at 10:00 p.m.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

September 29
COST: $75

05-417-11-01
INSTRUCTOR: Jeff

London Eggleston

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EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS FOR THE FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
This course is designed to provide the currently certified field training officer (FTO) with the necessary information to assist new officer trainees with the challenges of emergency driving. Current legal issues will be covered, along with pursuit and emergency response theory. Vehicle dynamics, use of the police radio, and physiological issues involved in police driving will be learned. Techniques needed to recognize, evaluate and correct driving errors are the focus of the curriculum. The student will be required to drive and act as coaches during practical driving event scenarios using OPOTA vehicles.
NOTE: Students should bring copies of their departmental FTO manual and pursuit/emergency response policies. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. PREREQUISITE: Must be a currently certified Field Training Officer or enrolled in an upcoming Field Training Officer

Course.

DATE(S)

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LOCATION

April 20-21
COST: $250 INSTRUCTOR: Jeff

05-362-11-01 Eggleston

London

HARLEY NORTHWESTERN MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR COURSE
For almost two decades, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. and Northwestern University Center for Public Safety have worked in partnership to present the nation’s premier training programs for police motorcyclists. Focusing on ten practical exercises that stress low-speed maneuverability, evasion techniques, and high-speed braking skills, students of our program spend approximately 90 percent of the course “in the saddle.” They are given practical exercises and riding instruction supplemented with classroom instruction and demonstrations of tactical techniques. In addition to our experienced instructional staff and recently revised curriculum, our program is unique in that Harley-Davidson’s Police and Fleet Sales Division provides a fleet of ABS FLSP “Road King” motorcycles which allow students to train on the same machines their departments will operate (participating students are welcome to bring their own motorcycle, but can expect to return with $1,500-$2,000 in cosmetic damage).
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 16-20 May 23-27

Week 1 Week 2

n/a

London

NOTE: Contact Harley Northwestern directly for enrollment at 1-800-323-4011. This is not an OPOTA course. OPOTA is hosting the class. Web/e-mail information: nucps@northwestern.edu or http://nucps.northwestern.edu/courses/crs_list.asp?Topic=7

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PURSUIT TERMINATION TECHNIQUES
This two-day course is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. The students will receive classroom and practical hands-on training in the use of Precision Immobilization Techniques (PIT), tire deflation devices, pursuit intervention techniques, channeling and moving/stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students are to bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. Some instruction may be provided by instructors in-training, under supervision. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Student will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 6-7 April 27-28 June 23-24
COST: $320 INSTRUCTOR: Jeff

05-359-11-01 05-359-11-02 05-359-11-03 Eggleston

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PURSUIT TERMINATION TECHNIQUES REFRESHER
This one-day course is designed to provide an opportunity to those who have already successfully completed the Pursuit Termination Techniques basic or instructor course to review and practice skills and maneuvers. Current theory and legal trends will be discussed in a classroom setting followed by simulator and on-tract practice of PIT, spike strips, rolling road blocks, stationary roadblocks and vehicle intercept. OPOTA vehicles will be used. Helmets will be available; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students are to bring foul weather gear. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Student will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)

PURSUIT TERMINATION TECHNIQUES – INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

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SUV SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLE OPERATIONS BASIC
This three-day course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to operate sport utility vehicles. Liability issues and other relevant topics will be discussed in a classroom setting. There is extensive practical application of driving techniques to enable the student to operate high center gravity vehicles during patrol. Student may be taught by student instructors under supervision. This course is designed to meet basic academy curriculum requirements with high center gravity vehicles.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students will be outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather clothing is recommended. Night exercises are possible. Students should bring and plan to use their own departmental SUV for course exercises. No personal vehicles will be used. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Student will not be permitted to drive with sandal- type footwear. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

August 3-5
COST: $150 INSTRUCTOR:

05-472-11-01 Jeff Eggleston

London

TACTICAL DRIVING
This advanced five-day course is dedicated to providing students with the concepts, skills and behaviors unique to the emergency response situation. Students will be trained and tested on numerous steering and braking applications, line-of-travel driving, cornering methods, route selection considerations, etc. Additionally, students are trained in legal aspects of law enforcement driving along with the human factors involved in responding to emergencies. The student will participate in actual pursuit driving scenarios. Nighttime driving exercises are required, usually scheduled for the fourth day of class. The student will use an OPOTA police vehicle equipped with added safety features to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. Students may be asked to assist with movement and placement of cones and set up of events. Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. All students should bring a copy of their departmental pursuit and emergency response policy. Some instruction may be provided by instructors in-training, under supervision.
NOTE: This course is not recommended for remedial or corrective driving students. It is recommended that all attendees be in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOTcertified helmet if desired. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

BASIC PRECISION RIFLE SKILLS
This three-day course introduces students to the tactical precision rifle. The course is designed for students with minimal precision rifle experience. Instruction includes precision rifle operation and marksmanship skills. This course is recommended as a prerequisite for the Tactical Precision Rifle Operator Instructor course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Each student must provide a serviceable precision rifle weapon system and 150 rounds of match grade ammunition. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 10-12
COST: $160 INSTRUCTOR:

04-168-11-01 John Foy

London

COLT M16 AND AR15 ARMORER’S
This course is instructed by Colt Armorers and covers maintenance, malfunction diagnosis, and repair of Colt AR15/M16 weapon family and variants.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Colt provides all tools and firearms for training. Students must provide industrial grade wrap around protective eye glasses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

COUNTER COMBATIVE’S INSTRUCTOR
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COURT SERVICES: BAILIFF/COURT OFFICER BASIC FIREARMS
This five day course is designed for Bailiffs, Court Security Officers and Court Constables. Students will utilize dry fire and live fire drills to develop necessary weapons handling and manipulation skills. This training combines fundamentals of marksmanship and principles of combat shooting, and then places them in to a hierarchy of necessity and importance. Techniques including multiple targets, reload and malfunction drills and common misconceptions will be addressed.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Students are required to provide the following: Duty gear, sidearm, wrap around glasses, hearing protection and ball cap. Ammunition will be provided. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 20-24 Oct 17-21
COST: $500 COORDINATOR:

04-489-11-01 04-489-11-02 Wayne Wiggins

London London James D. Daniels and Drake Oldham

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

DEVELOPMENT MARKSMANSHIP FOR THE FEMALE SHOOTER
The purpose of this two-day course is to improve the female officer shooting performance through classroom exercises and partner skill-building drills in addiction to intensive range work. At the end of this class, the female pistol operator will have a much higher evel of understanding of the wapon system and an increased ability to deliver it efficiently and effectively, shootingspecific strength exercises, equipment review and available ergonomic aides trigger management focus session, individual shooting assessments, performance tracking and self diagnostic tools.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: DATE(S)

A list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 27-28
COST: $300 INSTRUCTOR:

04-464-11-01 James D. Daniels

London Lou Ann Hamblin, LoKa Tactical Training LLC

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

DOWNED OFFICER/CIVILIAN RESCUE
This one-day course is not designed for SWAT or SRT; it is designed for the patrol officer who is the first responding officer to a crisis. Topics include: conduct of a rescue operation, basic responding officer formations, shield and no shield rescues, carrying methods, and tactics for rescue.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Patrol rifle (if available), duty rig and firearm, ball cap, eye protection, hearing protection, ballistic vest (if available), NO SHOTGUNS ARE PERMITTED IN THIS COURSE. Ammunition will be provided. A list of equipment will be provided upon registration. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 24 Oct 27
COST: $175 INSTRUCTOR:

04-152-11-01 04-152-11-02 James D. Daniels

London London

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DYNAMIC BREECHING INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: WEAPON TRAINING AND RE-QUALIFICATION
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

FIREARMS SKILLS WORKSHOP: TASK/ FOCUS DRILL MARKSMANSHIP DEVELOPMENT
This course is directed to officers and firearms instructors that wish to improve sidearms skills; analyzing and correcting shooting difficulty; improve personal accuracy and speed. The course introduces “task focus” shooting exercises which help to improve individual components of the shooting sequence.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Students must provide the following personal protective equipment: wrap around eye protection, hearing protection and ball cap. Students should also bring a sidearm, belt, holster, and magazines (at least three recommended). Knee and elbow pads are strongly recommended. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 5-7 June 6-8
COST: $275 INSTRUCTOR:

04-468-11-01 04-468-11-02 John Foy

London London

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FLYING ARMED

This three-hour course meets the requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for officers who are required to fly armed and are providing protective escort, hazardous surveillance operations, prisoner escort (all segments of round trip to pickup and/or deliver a prisoner) or for a law enforcement officer on official travel required to report to another location armed and prepared for duty. The course will begin at 9:30 a.m.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 15 March 15 April 19 October 11 November 15
COST: No cost INSTRUCTOR: James

MOTOR OFFICER FIREARMS COURSE
This course will identify certain specific issues motor officers face when engaging in a firearms related use of force confrontation from a motor (motorcycle) unit. Emphasis is placed on combining traditional firearms training with the needs and equipment specific to motor officers. Officers will be shooting from and around their motor units.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A

list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.

PREREQUISITE: Officer must be assigned to motor officer duties. Officers are required to bring their department assigned motorcycle for the course. None will be provided. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 20-21 September 7-8
COST: $275 INSTRUCTOR:

04-458-11-01 04-458-11-02

London London

James D. Daniels & Jeff Eggleston

NON LETHAL MUNITIONS INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

POLICE RIFLE CARBINE INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

PRACTICAL SIMULATION TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

STOPS FOR THE MOTOR OFFICER
This course will identify certain specific issues Motor Officers face when making traffic stops from a motor (motorcycle). Emphasis is placed on traffic stops, and equipment specific to Motor Officers. Classroom instruction will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters.
PREREQUISITIES: Officer must be assigned to Motor Officer duties and are required to bring their department assigned motorcycle for this course. NOTE: A DATE(S)

list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 1-2
COST: $150 INSTRUCTOR: James

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SUPPORT HAND SHOOTING
This course will address shooting with the support hand, which is often referred to as the non-dominate, non-gun hand, etc. Often officers shoot mainly with their dominate hand because they feel uncomfortable shooting with their support hand. In this course, officers will engage targets by transitioning from their dominate hand to their support hand. Both two-handed and onehanded shooting will be covered. By the end of this course officer should feel comfortable shooting with their support hand.
NOTE: A

list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

DATE(S)

August 3-4
COST: $250 INSTRUCTOR:

04-461-11-01 James D. Daniels

London

SURVIVAL PISTOL FOR THE FEMALE OFFICER
This two-day class is designed to improve a female officers shooting performance during a lethal encounter. Officers will be taught, and participate in extensive drills which will increase their skill levels in speed, one hand shooting, support hand shooting, expediant stoppage clearing and reloading, ground fighting with a pistol. Task focused shooting and shooting with movement.
NOTE:

A list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

TACTICAL PRECISION RIFLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

TACTICAL SUBMACHINE GUN INSTRUCTOR
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WORKING WITH AND FROM VEHICLES

This two-day course is designed around firearms and vehicles. Often officers must use a vehicle as protective cover or concealment or must engage in an armed encounter in and around a vehicle. Students will be taught to engage targets while sitting inside a vehicle, and will be placed in awkward and uncomfortable positions to practice shooting, using one and two-handed techniques. Both handgun and shotgun are used in this course; ammunition will be provided.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Duty gear, sidearm, wrap around glasses, hearing protection and ball cap. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 13-14
COST: $430 INSTRUCTOR: James

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London

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BULLETPROOF MIND
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (RET), is an expert in the field of human aggression, violence and violent crime who instructs this course. As a career Army officer and U.S. Military Academy instructor, Lt. Col. Grossman has made major contributions to the study of violent crime and healing processes. He has appeared on national television programs such as “60 Minutes” and “Dateline NBC” and has also appeared on CNN and other networks. The primary course objective is to teach students to “do for the mind and spirit what body armor does for the torso.” Topics covered include conflict physiology and psychology, training to overcome resistance to use of lethal force and cause and effect of violence throughout the world.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 24 December 15
COST: $175 COORDINATOR: John

05-182-11-01 05-182-11-02 Foy
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: LTC

London London David Grossman

COURT SERVICES: MEDICAL ISSUES
This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Bloodborne Pathogens. The program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

September 14
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Wayne Wiggins

01-493-11-01

London

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

Lynnette Rodrigue

DYING IN BLUE
This one-day course teaches participants the warning signs of suicide in police officers and ways to prevent a suicide attempt. Topics include characteristics of violence, behaviors of violence, job stresses, and means of prevention and help.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

October 7
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Ron

02-161-11-01 Davitt
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ralph

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PHYSICAL FITNESS SPECIALIST

This five-day course trains personnel to establish a fitness program for their agency designed to improve the overall health of the officers. Discussion includes tests and measurements for new employees in terms of validity and liability. This course fulfills one of the requirements for approval as a fitness instructor for Peace Officer Basic Training. Textbooks and manuals are included.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise DATE(S)

clothing, gym shoes and a calculator.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 6-10 August 8-12 November 28 – December 2
COST: $445 COORDINATOR:

06-033-11-01 06-033-11-02 06-033-11-03
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Travis

London London London Snyder and Doctor Brian Springer

Jerry Zacharias

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HAZMAT & WMD AWARENESS FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (TRAIN-THE-TRAINER)
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

HAZMAT & WMD AWARENESS FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER
This one-day course was developed by the Ohio Security Task Force Subcommittee for Training. It meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) standards and guidelines. It also meets the needs of multiple disciplines (fire, law enforcement, EMS, healthcare providers and public works) that may be involved with incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction.
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May 11
COST: $65 INSTRUCTOR: Kerry

05-397-11-01 Curtis

London

INTRODUCTION TO ARAB/ISLAMIC CULTURE
This one-day course is offered to answer some of the questions law enforcement officers have regarding the Arab/Islamic culture. Topics consist of the development of the Arabic culture, including traditions, customs and the status of women; the rise of Islam, including Islam’s relationship to Judaism and Christianity; the contemporary Middle East, including the colonization of the Middle East, the rise of dictatorship, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and the rise of terrorism.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 16
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Kerry

05-477-11-01 Curtis

London

INTRODUCTION TO THE QUR’AN
There are many questions regarding the Qur’an and its interpretation. This course is designed to assist the officer and give an understanding of the Qur’an. This course will cover the history and language of the Qur’an. Also discussed will be its translation and interpretation by the Prophet Muhammad, Shia scholars, Sufis’, Rationalists, Black Muslims, Jihadist Muslims and Reformists.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 24
COST: $65 COORDINATOR:

05-454-11-01 Kerry Curtis

London

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INTRODUCTION TO TERRORISM
This two-day course is an introduction to the concepts surrounding terrorism and terrorists movements. Students will learn about the elements of terrorism, domestic and international terrorist groups, Right Wing and Left Wing Terrorist groups. Students competing this course meet one the OPOTC requirements to instruct this topic in Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training.
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COMMUNITY DIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

COURT SERVICES: HUMAN RELATIONS
This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include Community Diversity; Conflict Management and Resolution. This program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 20
COST: $65 COORDINATOR:

01-491-11-01

London

Wayne Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

TBA

CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Peace officers are frequently the first to encounter victims after a crime has occurred. This course provides information on the rights and responsibilities of crime victims and law enforcement respectively, typical victim reactions, the VINE victim notification system and other information that law enforcement personnel can use to encourage victims to become effective partners in the law enforcement and criminal justice systems.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 23
COST: No Cost COORDINATOR: Ron

02-130-11-01 Davitt
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ohio

London AG Crime Victim’s Section

CRISIS INTERVENTION INSTRUCTOR DEALING WITH THE SUICIDAL

Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

This one-day course covers effective ways of handling suicide victims and families, definitions of suicide, historical perspectives, philosophical aspects, misconceptions, the officer’s response to death and the victim, intervention in suicide attempts, the phenomenon of suicide, why people choose to end their lives, suicide of the elderly, juvenile suicide, and recent trends known as “suicide-by-cop.”
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 1 November 4
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Ron

02-012-11-01 02-012-11-02 Davitt
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ralph

London London Portier

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DEATH NOTIFICATION

This one-day program provides information and guidance to officers who must inform family members and/or friends of the death of a loved one. Topics include strategies for staying emotionally healthy as a crisis professional, coping techniques, “howto-help” techniques, survivor issues, communication techniques, victim distress and human behavior. This course also provides the student with resources such as crime victim services and other social services.
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June 2 October 13
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Wayne

03-186-11-01 03-186-11-02 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Cindy

London London Reagan-Kuhr

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

HUMAN TRAFFACKING: BASIC OVERVIEW
The 4-hour class presents a basic overview of the crime of Human Trafficking. The course looks at the issue on a global, national, and state-wide scale. Topics include Federal and State laws, victim indicators, trafficking indicators, and location indicators.
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This course runs 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm.
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January 21 May 13 September 9 December 2
COST: No cost COORDINATOR:

02-187-11-01 02-187-11-02 02-187-11-03 02-187-11-04 Ron Davitt

London London London London

MISSING, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN’S INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

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ADAP INSTRUCTOR (ALCOHOL, DETECTION AND PROSECUTION)
During this five-day course students will be certified to instruct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) four-day OVI enforcement course (ADAP). Course material includes a review of instructor skills, presentation of the OVI curriculum material, individual student presentation of the material and a written test. Volunteer drinkers are used to test the student’s proficiency of conducting the SFST tests during a live drinking session. All teaching materials will be provided to the student. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be OPOTA-registered as a qualified instructor for the basic ADAP/SFST courses in the state of Ohio.
PREREQUISITE: Applicants must have completed an instructional skills course or equivalent and the basic DUI enforcement course (SFST or ADAP). NOTE: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants should contact the coordinator after September 2010 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 24-28
COST: $375 INSTRUCTOR: Dave

06-122-11-01 Peters

London

ADAP/SFST INSTRUCTOR UPDATE
This course will update current ADAP/SFST Instructors using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) SFST curriculum and the OPOTA curriculum. The latest training modules from NHTS and OPOTA will be used. Electronic copies of the Basic ADAP/SFST Material and the Instructor ADAP/SFST Manual will be made available to the student.
PREREQUISITE: The student must have completed a 32-hour ADAP course, a 40-hour ADAP Instructor course, and an OPOTA recognized Instructor Skills cours. NOTE: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants should contact the coordinator after September 2010 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 4 March 25 April 22 October 13
COST: $50 INSTRUCTOR: Dave

06-167-11-01 06-167-11-02 06-167-11-03 06-167-11-04 Peters

London Norwood PD Academy Lucas Co OVI Task Force London

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ADVANCED GROUND DEFENSE SURVIVAL INSTRUCTOR
This five-day Advanced Instructor-level program is designed to upgrade training and certify departmental instructors in the use of techniques and tactics for commonly occurring encounters on the ground. This system was designed exclusively for law enforcement, corrections, and the military. This course shows the commonality between standing defense and ground defense so students learn one system. This course will cover realistic and effective responses, highlighting the three safety zones in a ground defense, laying the verbalization, proper falling techniques with and without a subject, intergraded use of force skills needed to safely transition between different levels of force, defense positions, escapes from grips and grabs, identifying chokes, weapon retention in and out of the holster, and addressing deadly force options with empty hands.
NOTE: This is a physically demanding course and student need to be in good physical condition. Clothing and footwear suitable for defensive tactics, whistle and lanyard. Duty Belt with holster, training weapon, inert aerosol, body armor, impact weapon, protective gear and mouth piece. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

Nov 14-18
COST: $725 INSTRUCTOR:

06-459-11-01 Jerry Zacharias Dave Young

London

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BASIC ACADEMY DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
This five-day course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to teach the driving unit in the Peace Officer Basic Training. The class also provides the foundation for in-service driver training. Liability issues and other topics will be discussed in a classroom setting. There is extensive practical application of driving techniques during which students must demonstrate competency in driving skills and the ability to instruct others in these techniques. Students will be required to assist with instructing a basic Emergency Vehicle Operations course during the last three days of class and will be required to make an in-class presentation. Night exercises are possible. Vehicles will be provided. Techniques for handling in-service and problem drivers will be covered.
NOTE: Students are outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. Students are required to bring a copy of their department emergency response and pursuit policy. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Student instructors must dress appropriately as instructors during days three, four and five of the course. BDU-style trousers and polo-type shirts are required. PREREQUISITE: It is strongly recommended that each student successfully completed a basic Emergency Vehicle Operations course within the previous three years. Previous completion of an Instructor Skills course is not required for attendance, but will prove very helpful. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 11-15
COST: $495 INSTRUCTOR:

05-418-11-01 Jeff Eggleston

London

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BASIC EDGED WEAPONS DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR

This three-day certification program was developed for agencies desiring to train and certify instructors in techniques and tactics for edged weapon attacks. This popular system is designed for law enforcement, corrections and military. The course covers techniques to defend against a knife attack and to use an edged weapon as a personal self-defense option. This course covers realistic and effective responses highlighting body mechanics employed to effectively defend against an edged weapon attack. Also addressed are the various angles of an edged weapon attack, the knowledge of how an attacker uses a knife against an officer, dynamic movement tactics, limb control and stabilization techniques, disarming techniques, stunning tactics, use of force options for patrol applications, and ground stabilization techniques. Certification is valid for three years.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 27-29
COST: $525 INSTRUCTOR: Jerry

05-423-11-01 Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: David

London Young

CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT/MISSING PERSONS INSTRUCTOR
This two-day course prepares students to teach both the child Abuse (3-5) topic and the Missing Persons (3-11) topic in the Peace Officer Basic Training curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a PowerPoint presentation, and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for a certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 17-18 July 28-29
COST: $130 COORDINATOR:

06-447-11-01 06-447-11-02 Ron Davitt

London London

COMMUNITY DIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR
This three-day course prepares students to teach the Community Diversity (3-10) topic in the Peace Officer Basc Training curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a PowerPoint presentation and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for a certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 16-18 May 18-20 November 16-18
COST: $195 COORDINATOR: Ron

02-170-11-01 02-170-11-02 02-170-11-03 Davitt

London London London

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CONDUCTIVE ENERGY DEVICE (CED) INSTRUCTOR
This two-day vendor neutral training course covers the adopted “Ohio Model Training Protocol” developed in cooperation with the Buckeye State Sheriff ’s Association (BSSA), the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). This course will cover the techniques for deployment and certification of instructors to certify users in the operation of TASER M26 and X26 (currently the only CED available is the TASER brand) conducted energy devices. Students will receive detailed instruction on medical concerns and weapons safety and take part in live training simulations.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: DATE(S)

Students should bring their own Tasers. We will provide the cartridges for the training.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 15-16 May 3-4 October 4-5
COST: $240 INSTRUCTOR:

05-438-11-01 05-438-11-02 05-438-11-03

London London London

Jerry Zacharias

This course is desgined to enhance the instructor’s development in the combination and using verbalization techniques with physical alternatives and adding cross quarter grappling tactics. This course concentrates on the danger range of 1-3 feet from the threat. How to protect your firearm and other important areas of your body to win against an active fighter. Instruction is based on realistic use and application of responses needed in use of force situation. All techniques are compatible with our ground and empty hand control instructor course.
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COUNTER COMBATIVE’S INSTRUCTOR

July 11-15
COST:

06-455-11-01

London

$725 Jerry Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

COORDINATOR:

Dave Young

This course has been developed to certify correction officers in defensive tactics skills, use of force principals, polices, and procedures, how to develop and instruct defensive tactic programs for new correction officers and in service programs. In control techniques for correctional settings.
NOTE: This course was developed with state corrections officers, county jail facilities, juvenile facilities and probation officers in mind. Clothing and footwear for defensive tactics training, duty bet, inert aerosols, impact weapons, protective gear, groin protection and mouth guards, will be needed. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

CORRECTIONS OFFICER DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR

Sept 12-16
COST: $410 COORDINATOR:

06-456-11-01

London

Jerry Zacharias

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

Herb Hood

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CRISIS INTERVENTION INSTRUCTOR

This two-day course prepares students to teach the Crisis Intervention topic in Peace Officer Basic Training and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. A pre and post test will be administered. If possible, students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting. A review of the Basic Training Lesson Plan is optional.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 10-11 September 15-16
COST: $130 COORDINATOR: Ron

02-111-11-01 02-111-11-02 Davitt

London London

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INSTRUCTOR

This two-day course prepares students to teach the Domestic Violence topic in Peace Officer Basic Training and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, and use StudentCentered Learning techniques. A pre and post test will be administered. If possible, students should bring laptop computers. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting. A review of Basic Training Lesson Plan is optional.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for a certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 24-25 October 13-14
COST: $130 COORDINATOR: Ron

02-011-11-01 02-011-11-02 Davitt

London London

DYNAMIC BREECHING INSTRUCTOR
This three-day course is designed for agencies to train and certify departmental instructors in the use of ballistic and forced entry breeching tactics and technology for officers in law enforcement or correctional agencies. This course was designed to enhance the agencies in the manufacturer’s use and tactical application of 12 gauge breeching rounds and specialized forced entry tools for these unique but common situations. This is not an explosive breeching school!
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Assigned tactical gear to include pistol, holster, impact weapon, and handcuffs with key; helmet; and any protective equipment (elbow/knee pads, body armor, gas mask and ballistic shield). DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

December 12-14
COST: $525 COORDINATOR: Jerry

05-455-11-01 Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Dave

London Young

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ELECTRONIC SPEED MEASURING DEVICE (ESMD) INSTRUCTOR
This five-day course will use the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) RADAR and LIDAR training curriculum in conjunction with the OPOTA lesson plan. Course material includes a review of instructor skills, presentation of the ESMD curriculum material, individual student presentation of the material, proficiency testing in the field and a written test. The testing in the field will include usage of various devices and giving practical instruction to fellow students. All the teaching materials will be provided to the student. The student should bring foul weather equipment.
PREREQUISITE: Applicants must complete basic radar and laser training. Applicants must also complete an Instructor Skills course or the equivalent. NOTE: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants should contact the coordinator after September 2010 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 16-20
COST: $400 INSTRUCTOR: Dave

05-178-11-01 Peters

London

FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
This two-week course covers revolver, semi-automatic pistol and shotgun training. It is for new instructors in these weapons. Students should have a working knowledge of all three weapons. This is not a beginner’s course. Topics include range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. Students completing this course meet part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A list of required equipment is provided with confirmation of registration for this course. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Course has extended hours. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 6-10 June 13-17 July 18-22 July 25-29 September 12-16 September 19-23
COST: $1,150 INSTRUCTOR: James

This three-week program prepares the instructor candidate to teach the Police Motorcycle Operator Training course. This first week of the course familiarizes the student with set-up and instruction of the basic practical exercises, reviews adult education applications, and provides opportunities to be critics on instructional technique. We have overlapped Police Motorcycle Operator Training with the second and third weeks of this instructor course to give instructor candidates hands-on experience teaching the exercises and working with actual students. Successful completion of the Police Motorcycle Instructor Training course qualifies the student to teach proper motorcycle operation and patrol procedures to members of their agency.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 9-13 May 16-20 May 23-27
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London London London

Contact Harley Northwestern directly for enrollment at 1-800-323-4011. This is not an OPOTA course. OPOTA is hosting the class. Web/e-mail information: nucps@northwestern.edu or http://nucps.northwestern.edu/courses/crs_list.asp?Topic=7

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HAZMAT & WMD AWARENESS FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (TRAIN-THE-TRAINER)
This is a “train-the-trainer” course for Hazmat & WMD Awareness for the First Responder. It provides information and techniques for safety services personnel (fire, law enforcement, EMS, health care providers and public works) who may be involved in hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction incidents. This one-day course was developed by the Ohio Homeland Security Task Force Subcommittee on Training and authorizes the individual to teach the eight-hour course. This course is required for anyone seeking approval to teach this topic in Peace Officer Basic Training. It meets National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA), United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) standards/ guidelines.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of the Hazmat & WMD Awareness for the First Responder course or equivalent Hazardous Materials course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 12
COST: $100 INSTRUCTOR: Kerry

05-376-11-01 Curtis

London

INDIVIDUAL CHEMICAL REPELLENT (CS, OC, CS/OC) INSTRUCTOR
The purpose of this 1 day, 10 hour Chemical aerosol Projector program is designed to train and certify departmental instructors in the most current and complete program focusing on all intervention option in the deployment, handling, and documenting the use of chemical aerosols. This program addresses the entire aspect of chemical aerosol deployment with empty hand defense, transition to aerosols, and ground stabilization strategies that are compatible with Guardian Defense Spray or aerosol deployment system. We will also address a comprehensive and user friendly approach with methods of contamination and decontamination tactics with the use of any special formulation for your personnel and many officer related issues. Certification is valid for three years from the successful completion of this course.
COMMENTS: Contamination is required for the successful completion of this course. Students should bring a change of clothing and towels. If the student wears contact, the student should bring glasses to wear after decontamination. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 26 December 15
COST: $175 INSTRUCTOR: Jerry

06-461-11-01 06-461-11-02 Zacharias Dave Young

London London

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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (80 HOURS)
This ten-day course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction using a prepared Commission basic training lesson plan. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. Students will need to bring a computer with which they are familiar and which includes MS Word and MS PowerPoint version 2003 or newer.
NOTE: This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a unit instructor in Commission- approved programs. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 24-28 January 31-February 4 March 28-April 1 April 4-8 June 6-10 June 13-17 September 19-23 September 26-30

JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This two-day course prepares students to teach the Juvenile Justice System (3-7) topic in the Peace Officer Basic Training Curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a Powerpoint presenation and use Student-Center Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting.
PREREQUISITES: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which woulod qualify for certification as a Unit Instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved academy. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 24-25 September 1-2
COST: $130 COORDINATOR:

06-462-11-01 06-462-11-02 Ronald Davitt

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MASTER IMPACT WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This three-day Master Agency Level Trainer certification program is designed for agencies to train and certify departmental personnel as Instructor Trainers in a complete use of force program focusing on deployment and handling of the impact weapons that are expandable and/or collapsible batons as well as straight batons. This will combine the Basic Instructor and Combat Instructor certifications. We will address instructor development issues, evaluating students, conducting bag drills, use of force issues, medical issues, and legal liability specifically designed for law enforcement and corrections. Upon successful completion you will receive a Master Instructor certification that will allow you to certify others to carry, and deploy and instruct impact weapons. Certification is valid for three years.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 23-25 November 7-9
COST: $525 COORDINATOR: Jerry

05-473-11-01 05-473-11-02 Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Dave

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MISSING CHILDREN INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTOR
This two-day course prepares students to teach the Missing Children Investigation (3-6) topic in the Peace Officer Basic Training curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certicatino. Students will be required to prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a PowerPoint presentation, and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course si taught in an adult learning theory setting.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 7-8 October 20-21
COST:

06-446-11-01 06-446-11-02
COORDINATOR: Ron

London London Davitt

$130

NON-LETHAL MUNITIONS INSTRUCTOR
This program is directed to officers and instructors who train in non-lethal munitions and technology in law enforcement and corrections applications. The course includes operational procedure and deployment applications for impact munitions, chemical munitions, distraction devices, chemical agent protective masks, training program implementation, policy and procedure, and integrated use of force options.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Students must provide the following: sidearm, belt, holster, impact weapon, handcuffs with key, helmet with drop shield, body armor, gas mask, riot shield, 12 gauge shotgun. and 37/40 mm launcher (if available). Munitions are supplied for this course, but students are encouraged to bring any outdated agency munitions if available. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

PEACE OFFICER BASIC TRAINING LEGAL INSTRUCTOR
This five-day course prepares instructors to teach topics in the legal unit in Peace Officer Basic Training. Topics include: teaching techniques, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, case briefing, Ohio Revised Code, laws of arrest, search and seizure, civil liability and testifying in court. Students will be required to brief and present court cases and teach a course of instruction using a prepared Commission basic training lesson plan fro the legal unit. Students are encouraged to bring laptop computers. There is evening work to prepare for class projects.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have a minimum of five years of full time law enforcement experience. This course meets part of the requirements for certification by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission as a Basic Training instructor. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

This course will review all the student performance objectives for the Basic Peace Officer Academy. The course will aid instructors in creating an learning atmosphere that will assist students in the application of defensive tactics during critical situations. This class will also assist the student in explaining force options to a court, command staff and citizen review panels.
COMMENTS: It is highly recommended that this course be completed prior to enrolling in the Subject Control Instructor course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

PRE-SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP

Jan 10-11 April 7-8
COST: $195 COORDINATOR:

06-457-11-01 06-457-11-02 Jerry Zacharias Herb Hood

London London

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

This one-day, ten-hour agency instructor level certification program is designed for agencies to train and certify officers as instructor in an protective mask worn by an officer. Officer will be trained in tactics for work in contaminated areas. The course is designed to enhance the officer’s knowledge in the use of how to train in, select, clean, don, clear and seal protective masks. The class will focus on how important it is to operate in a protective mask in high level situations, teaching officers how to safely simulate various visual conditions, and oxygen deprivation concerns an officer would be placed in when wearing any protective mask.
COMMENTS: Students should bring a protective mask, clothing and foot wear suitable for defensive tactics, whistle lanyard, duty belt with holster, training weapon, inert aerosols, body armor, impact weapon, protective equipment, groin rotection, and mouth guard. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

PROTECTIVE MASK INSTRUCTOR

November 10
COST: $175 COORDINATOR:

05-481-11-01 Jerry Zacharias Dave Young

London

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PURSUIT TERMINATION TECHNIQUES INSTRUCTOR
This three-day course is dedicated to providing students with knowledge and skills necessary for teaching others the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and practical hands-on training in the use of Precision Immobilization Techniques (PIT), tire deflation devices, pursuit intervention techniques, channeling, and moving/stationary roadblocks from the perspective of a trainer. Legal and liability issues will be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used. Students will be required to act as instructors during a Pursuit Termination Techniques course scheduled the last two days of this program.
PREREQUISITE: It is required that attendees complete a two-day Pursuit Termination Techniques course or be a certified Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor prior to enrollment. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students are to bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity to include but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Student instructors must dress appropriately as instructors during days two and three of the course. Slacks, BDU-style trousers and polo-type shirts are required. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 20-24
COST: $420 INSTRUCTOR: Jeff

05-360-11-01 Eggleston

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REVOLVER INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This three day course prepares students to function as revolver instructors. The course covers the unique aspect of the revolver and revolver shooting techniques. This is not a beginner’s course and students should have working knowledge of the revolver. There will be a brief update on legal matters, range issues, safety, lead and hearing issues. The remainder of the course will be on range analysis and correction shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an inservice Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
PREREQUISITE:Students attending this course must have attended a Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor Course after 2003 before they may take this course, or have already attended the Firearms Instructor: Weapons Training and Re-Qualification course. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A list of required equipment is provided with confirmation of enrollment for the course. Student should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Course requires extended hours. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 29-31
COST: $675 INSTRUCTOR: James

04-172-11-01 D. Daniels

London

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SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL INSTRUCTOR
This five-day course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner’s course and students should have a working knowledge of the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. Ammunition will be provided.
NOTE:

This course has extended hours. Equipment list will be provided upon registration.
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April 25-29 May 16-20 October 3-7
COST: $675

04-022-11-01 04-022-11-02 04-022-11-03
INSTRUCTOR: James

London London London D. Daniels

SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR
This three-day course is for officers seeking instructional skills with the shotgun. Instruction covers firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure and tactical shooting skills. Students will learn to instruct techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. They will learn to teach fundamental principles that will increase students speed, accuracy and confidence with the shotgun. Additional topics include: characteristics & accessories, line level maintenance, ready positions, deployment, shooting positions, firing techniques, shooting on the move, barricades, and transition drills.
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SINGLETON INTERNATIONAL MP5/UMP – COLT SMG – M4/M16 INSTRUCTOR
This course is presented by Singleton International and covers all the aspects of the submachine gun for both operator and instructor. Emphasis is directed to training the student on the accuracy and controllability of full automatic fire delivery. Classroom and range drills will be explained as to how they are most effectively instructed. All students will teach a live-fire full automatic presentation during this program. Successful completion of this course satisfies OPOTC weapon specific requirements for submachine gun re-qualification instructor certification.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students must provide the following personal protective equipment: wrap around eye protection, hearing protection, and head cover (ball cap). Students should also bring MP5/UMP, Colt SMG, M4/M16 or other SMG; (9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W, 45 ACP, .223) or other SMG; sidearm and holster; and 2000 rounds of SMG ammunition. A complete equipment list is provided upon application to this course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 12-13 August 23-24 October 4-5 November 29-30
COST: $195 INSTRUCTOR:

06-458-11-01 06-458-11-02 06-458-11-03 06-458-11-04 Herb Hood

London London London London

Jerry Zacharias

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TACTICAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
This advanced two-week course provides student instructions with the ability and knowledge necessary to instruct others in the skills and behaviors unique to emergency response situations. Students are trained and tested on numerous steering and braking applications, line-of-sight driving, cornering methods and route selection considerations, and are required to act as instructors during a basic Tactical Driving course scheduled for the second week of class. Additionally, students are trained in legal aspects of law enforcement driving, along with the human factors involved in responding to emergencies. Students participate in actual pursuit driving scenarios. Nighttime driving exercises are required and are usually scheduled for the fourth day of each week of class. Students use an OPOTA police vehicle equipped with added safety features to perform aggressive and advanced practical exercises. Students are asked to assist with movement and placement of cones and events. Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. Students should bring a copy of their department pursuit and emergency response policy.
NOTE: This course is not recommended for remedial or corrective driving students. It is recommended that attendees be in good physical condition. Students find it helpful if they have previously attended an Instructor Skills course. Attendance in an Emergency Vehicle Operations course within the past three years also proves helpful. Helmets are provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. Students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes which lace and cover the entire foot are mandatory. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Appropriate attire for instruction is required such as slacks or BDU-style trousers along with plain or department logo polo-type shirts. PREREQUISITE: Although it is not mandatory, students find it helpful if they have previously attended a Tactical Driving course and an Instructor Skills course. Attendance in an Emergency Vehicle Operations course within the past three years also proves helpful. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 11-15 July 18-22
COST: $950 INSTRUCTOR: Jeff

Week 1 Week 2 Eggleston

05-380-11-01

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TACTICAL PRECISION RIFLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR
This two-week course is directed to officers with precision rifle instructor assignments and/or SRT/SWAT assignments. Training includes: precision rifle weapon system maintenance and operation, ballistics, telescopic sight calibration, rifle team units, and field skills. Successful completion of this course satisfies OPOTC weapon specific requirement for scope-sighted rifle re-qualification instructor.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: This is not an entry level course. Candidates for this course should have at least completed the OPOTA Basic Precision Rifle Skills course or other equivalent training prior to entry in this course. This course requires extended training hours and rigorous activity. Candidates must be at an acceptable physical fitness level for participation in this course. A list of required equipment will be provided upon application. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

This five-day course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach a traffic stops program to in-service personnel and/or basic academy cadets. Classroom time will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters. Time will also be used to cover teaching philosophies and techniques. Traffic stop scenarios will be performed with actual vehicles/roll players and using firearms/driving simulators. The curriculum mirrors instruction of the basic academy program. Students will be required to assist with instruction of a Basic Traffic Stops course during the last three days of class. The focus of the course is in teaching the program rather than performing the techniques as students.
NOTE: It is recommended that students attend a three-day basic traffic stops program or equivalent prior to attendance in this course. This is an instructor-level course. Emphasis is placed on teaching of techniques, knowledge and skills. Students will teach critique and remediate more than they perform training scenarios. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Officers need to bring duty gear, firearm, duty body armor, groin and eye protection, baseball cap, frisk gloves, BDU-style trousers and jacket, along with clothing for foul weather possibilities. Simulated firearm training equipment may be used. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 2-6
COST: $350 COORDINATOR: Jeff

05-474-11-01 Eggleston

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MASTER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TRACK–192 HOURS
Interested law enforcement professionals are eligible to earn the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Master Criminal Investigator certificate. Applicants must complete a core-training program of 128 hours. An additional 64 hours must be obtained by completing two elective courses for a total of 192 hours. Courses within the Master Criminal Investigation Track may be eligible for funding via the Federal Veterans’ Affairs Administration.

After completion of the required courses, applicants may submit a letter of request for certification with copies of OPOTA certificates of completion as noted above. Upon verification of completion of the course requirements, the applicant is issued a Master Criminal Investigator certificate. Generally, only OPOTA-sponsored courses are accepted. However, during the verification process, each certificate is evaluated on a case by case basis. Previous OPOTA courses taken are evaluated on an individual basis. Until December 31, 2008, students who have completed the former OPOTA 120-hour Criminal Investigation program receive credit for the following core courses: Core Criminal Investigation, Sex Crimes Investigation, Death Investigation, Photography for Investigators, Drug Identification & Field Testing (120 hours total). After December 31, 2008, the former Criminal Investigation course is no longer be credited toward the Master Criminal Investigator Track program. Basic Photography has been replaced by Photography for Investigators in the core portion of the program. Basic Photography is now an elective. Students who have registered for Basic Photography prior to December 31, 2007 receive credit for the Photography for Investigators portion of the core program. This substitution is effective until December 31, 2008.

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This program is designed for all law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Topics include current controlled substances, national and regional trends, substance identification, packaging techniques, types of paraphernalia, concealment locations (personal and vehicle) and legal issues of substance possession and trafficking.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have successfully completed the Sex Crimes Investigation course prior to enrollment in this program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

911 CALLS! IS THE CALLER THE KILLER?

April 19 October 12
COST: $65 COORDINATOR:

03-434-11-01 03-434-11-02 Wayne Wiggins Larry Lewis

London London

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ADVANCED SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION

This program is designed for those officers who have either attended a basic sex crimes investigation program or who have experience in such investigations. Topics presented will include juvenile and female sexual offenders, personality disorders, false confessions in sexual crimes, pedophiles, and sexual homicide. This lecture program is augmented by case histories, practical problems, videotape and slides.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have successfully completed the Sex Crimes Investigationcourse prior to enrollment in this program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

Napier, FBI & National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (Retired)

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BEHAVIORAL, TRUTH AND DECEPTION
Interview and interrogation are skills vital to criminal investigations. In this course, a different approach to interviewing is presented as a way to achieve more effective results. Criminal interviewing and interrogating does not have to be convoluted, therefore hands-on instruction is presented from a law enforcement perspective. Video segments are utilized to demonstrate many of the techniques and responses for observation in real time. Topics include: interviewing ethics, discerning truthfulness and deception, themes and theme analysis, bending reality and confessions, criminal psychology, confrontational styles, question style and sequencing, verbal and non-verbal strategies, use of props, removing psychological barriers to confessions, statement analysis, and defending investigative and interview products in court.
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CONDUCTING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
This two-day program is designed to instruct law enforcement, fire and public safety personnel in conducting and accurately reporting background investigations on prospective employees. Topics include: role of the background investigator; sources of information; legal issues, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); reporting practices and standards; departmental policies and procedures; and applications for employment. Students are requested to provide a copy of their agency employment application package.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 1-2 August 31-September 1
COST: $130 COORDINATOR: Wayne

01-051-11-01 01-051-11-02 Jeff Mitchell

London London

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CORE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
This five-day program is designed as a foundation for uniformed officers having investigative responsibility and officers about to be assigned or assigned to a detective/investigative unit. Topics include: search warrants, interview and interrogation, investigative ethics, case management, evidence identification, warrantless searches, and criminal investigation. Written examinations with an aggregate score of 70 percent are required to complete this program. Upon completion of this program, the student will be eligible to enroll in the Master Criminal Investigator program.
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CULTIVATING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANTS
This one-day course provides a foundation for law enforcement personnel to identify, recruit and utilize confidential informants in investigations. Topics include: policies, informant recruitment and motivation, dos and don’ts of using informants, managing the informant, and pitfalls and general guidelines to limit potential liability to the agency.
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This program is designed for all law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. It will provide the investigator with the necessary tools and resources to identify and successfully prosecute persons responsible for performing acts of identity theft and fraud. Topics include: the behavior of suspects, tracing and gathering evidence, case preparation, fraudulent documents, and state/federal statutes.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 26 October 25
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Wayne

03-181-11-01 03-181-11-02 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Mark

London London Hoy & Michael Russo

INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
This two-day program is for the law enforcement officer responsible for investigations of internal personnel. Topics include: types of misconduct, complaints (external and internal), investigative procedures, standards, departmental policies and procedures, case history and law, officers rights, role of the investigator, administrative responsibilities, and managing an internal affairs unit.
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LINGUISTIC STATEMENT ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE (LSAT)-BASIC
This three-day program focuses on effective techniques for the detection of deception, truthfulness and identification of hidden information in a subject’s written or spoken statements. LSAT involves scientifically examining the word choice, structure and content of a subject’s statement to determine whether it is truthful or deceptive, as opposed to the traditional emotional manner of rationalizing the events in the subject’s story. Students will also learn how to develop and use the LSAT Investigative Questionnaire, or “IQ.” Using the IQ, one investigator can “interview” an unlimited number of suspects at the same time for virtually any offense, thereby narrowing the suspect list in a matter of minutes. The program is interactive with significant handson, statement analysis practice.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

August 15-17
COST: $300 COORDINATOR: Wayne

03-390-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: Sgt.

London Bob Shaffer

LINGUISTIC STATEMENT ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE (LSAT)-ADVANCED
This program is a continuation of basic LSAT and incorporates the use of computer programs in the analysis process, the analysis and examination of complex statements, and the analysis of transcripts from oral interview and interrogations. LSAT is an effective tool for the detection of deception, and determining the truthfulness and identification of hidden information in a subject’s written or spoken statements.
PREREQUISITE: Students MUST attend the basic LSAT course before they may attend the advanced training course. Students are encouraged to bring with them statements from past or current cases that might be used as examples in class. Students should bring a simple, four function calculator. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

August 18-19
COST: $200 COORDINATOR: Wayne

03-391-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: Sgt.

London Bob Shaffer

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PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AND DIVERSION INVESTIGATION
This course provides a national overview of prescription drug abuse and diversion. Topics include: DAWN and NSDUH, two federals databases on drug abuse; the Controlled Substance Act as it applies to prescription and controlled substances; a general overview of prescription drug crimes and their victims; and targeting, investigating and reporting of these offenses. Several case studies are reviewed during the program. Students are also given an information packet containing resource materials on diversion of prescription drugs.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 28
COST: COORDINATOR: Lynette

03-364-11-01 Rodrigue
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Purdue

London Pharmaceuticals

No cost

REID TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION–BASIC
This three-day program sharpens observation skills and teaches how to use the suspect’s behavior to reveal when he or she is ready to confess. Topics include identifying the five facial expressions that indicate the emotional state of the suspect and developing a strategic game plan for every interviewing/interrogation based on evaluating the suspect using case facts. Other topics include interview and interrogation preparation, behavior symptoms, Reid Behavior Analysis Interview (BAI), the “Nine Steps of Interrogation®” and more. All registrations will be handled by OPOTA
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October 3-5
COST: $415 COORDINATOR:

03-056-11-01 Wayne Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: John

London E. Reid and Associates

REID TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION–ADVANCED
This one-day course builds on skills acquired during the three-day basic Reid techniques course. Topics include: stages of the interrogation, screening suspects for interrogation, juvenile interrogations, interrogation on guilty knowledge, playing one suspect against the other and interrogation on multiple crimes.
PREREQUISITE: Completion

of the basic Reid Techniques for Interview and Interrogation.

All registrations will be handled by OPOTA.
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October 6
COST: $175 COORDINATOR: Wayne

03-323-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: John

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SCHOOL SHOOTINGS: PREVENTION, RESPONSE AND MITIGATION
Today school shootings have become cultural, social and criminal phenomena in the United States. For example, from February 8-14, 2009, students in such diverse places as Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Memphis, Tennessee; Oxnard, California; and DeKalb, Illinois were shot and killed by their peers. Topics for this course include: prevention strategies, the history of school shootings, Entertainment or murder?, internal response, classroom survival, external response and mitigation. This course provides in-depth case studies of actual events to include Columbine High School; Virginia Tech; Beslan, Russia; Case Western Reserve University; and several high profile incidents where the plots were foiled. The training will be interactive, encompass table top exercises and role playing scenarios. Although prevention strategies are known to work, they have had little impact upon shooting incidents once they begin. This course reviews how students and faculty survived attacks and how to adopt these tactics for your own survival. Moreover, a greater number of plots have been uncovered than ever before. Many of these included “groups” of students who want to imitate the Columbine and Virginia Tech massacres but are focused on setting records in the numbers of students wounded and killed. It is also important to recognize that terrorists have attacked schools overseas and are planning to replicate these attacks in America. This training is designed to bring together multiple disciplines to enhance the learning experience of each participant. As such, a broad based group of professionals from education, law enforcement, fire and EMS, school nurses and psychologists, negotiators, judges, dispatchers, government representatives, administrators, and teachers and students are encouraged to attend.
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London Napier, FBI & National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (Retired)

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STREET DRUGS: RECOGNITION AND IDENTIFICATION
This program is designed for all law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Topics include: current controlled substances, national and regional trends, substance identification, packaging techniques, types of paraphernalia, concealment locations (personal and vehicle), and legal issues of substance possession and trafficking.
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February 16 August 10
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Wayne

03-049-11-01 03-049-11-02 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Larry

London London Lewis

UNDERCOVER TACTICS & TECHNIQUES
This five-day program is designed for the law enforcement and criminal justice professional. Topics include: types of undercover operations, intelligence collection and analysis, operational security and officer safety, how to create undercover characters and roles, recruitment and management of informants, surveillance operations and monitoring techniques, technical considerations and equipment, tactical planning, defensive techniques, and undercover forms and usage. Students participate in practical exercises to reinforce the classroom learning experience. The course is conducted during both day and evening hours.
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July 18-22
COST: $425 COORDINATOR: Wayne

03-335-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Tactical

London Awareness Group

WHITE COLLAR FRAUD AND INVESTIGATION
This program is designed for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Topics include: insurance fraud (property and casualty), health care (insurance cards, prescription drugs, pharmaceutical, workers compensations, SSI), banking fraud (identification, checking, money order, check cashing facilities, credit card), miscellaneous fraud schemes (piracy, tax, employee, prepaid services, counterfeit goods, Internet), legal issues (RC and RICO), public resources, private resources, and forensic accounting techniques. Upon successful completion the student should be eligible to take the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Examination.
PREREQUISITE: Attendance will be based upon requirements to take the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Examination under the following point system: ten points for every year of college and five points for every year of law enforcement (investigator and/or detective) with 40 points as a minimum to enroll. Verification of points may be required before acceptance to the program is granted. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 16-20 June 6-10 July 11-15
COST: $1,200 COORDINATOR: Wayne

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USE OF FORCE REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
This course will review the student’s department use of force reporting systems. The course will foster understanding of use of force terminology in use of force investigations. Critical thinking and ethical decision making during use of force investigation and reporting will be examined. Understanding use of force dynamics prior to investigating and reporting use of force incidents will be stressed.
COMMENTS: This course would be beneficial for First Line Supervisors, Defensive Tactics Instructors, Internal Affairs Investigator, and Unit Commanders. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

Feb 7 May 3
COST: $100 COORDINATOR:

03-444-11-01 03-444-11-02 Jerry Zacharias Herb Hood

London London

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ARREST AND SEARCH AND SEIZURE
During this one-day course, students will learn the constitutional standards for making arrests, searches and seizures.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 5 June 8 August 10
COST: $65 INSTRUCTOR:

03-442-11-01 03-442-11-02 03-442-11-03 John Green

London London London

CIVIL LIABILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
This half-day course will focus on limiting civil liability for law enforcement officers and managers. Officers will understand high liability areas, constitutional standards, legal rocess and defenses available.
COMMENTS: DATE(S)

This course runs 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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April 27
COST: $25 INSTRUCTOR:

03-440-11-01 John Green

London

COURT SERVICES: LEGAL
This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include Testifying in Court; Legal Aspects of Courtroom Security; Temporary Holding Issues for Courts; Use of Force (Lethal/Non-Lethal). This program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 3
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Wayne

01-492-11-01

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Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

John Green

LEGAL ISSUES IN CONFESSIONS AND INTERROGATIONS
This half-day course will focus on the 5th and 6th Amendments. The course will focus on voluntariness, custody and interrogation from a legal perspective.
NOTE:

March 7 October 11
COST: No Cost COORDINATOR: Dave Peters FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Office

01-048-11-01 01-048-11-02

London London

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PEACE OFFICER BASIC TRAINING LEGAL INSTRUCTOR
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SEARCH WARRANTS (PRACTICAL)
This course will prepare the student in the legal and practical aspects of search warrant preparation. Students will complete a practical exercise in which they prepare a search warrant from a hypothetical set of facts. Students are strongly encourage to bring a laptop computer.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RESOURCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
This one-day course provides detailed information on resources available to the law enforcement community from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. This course provides officers with assistance in dealing with crimes in their communities. Agents, investigators and attorneys are available from sections of the Attorney General’s Office including BCI, Consumer Protection, Health Care Fraud, Child and Elder Protection and the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. Presenters are prepared to share information and suggestions with officers enrolled in the class.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 1
COST: No COORDINATOR: John

02-160-11-01 Cost Green

London Office of the Attorney General

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EMPOWERMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY
This one-day workshop presents the concepts of four distinct behavioral empowerment levels: victim, passive, active and highly active. An understanding of these distinct empowerment levels allows participants to select the appropriate behavior when interacting with co-workers to obtain optimum results. Topics include how empowerment levels work and affect behaviors; relationships and employee interactions that effect creativity and efficiency; synergy of workplace productivity; definitions; identification of group empowerment; challenges and concerns; personal and leadership assessment; review and understanding of the Empowerment Model; and Next Step/Action Plan. This program is presented by James A. White Sr. who is a senior master training management consultant and executive coach with more than 25 years of corporate, education and government experience.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 19 March 2
COST: $90 COORDINATOR: David

01-191-11-01 01-191-11-02 Peters

London London James W. White Sr.

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FIRST LINE SUPERVISION
This five-day course is for new supervisors or those looking to enter supervision. Topics covered include: Role of the First Line Supervisor; Communication and Motivation; Employee Development; Performance Evaluations; Internal Investigations; Discipline and Grievance; Fundamentals of Leadership; Styles of Management; Decision Making and Problem Solving; Civil Liability; Constitutional Issues; Supervising Diverse Workers; and Dealing with Discriminatory Practices. The class is presented in the Student-Centered Learning style and is a tested course. The topics are not specifically law enforcement oriented. They apply to most business practices.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

is an entry level supervision course.
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March 14-18 April 25-29 June 20-24 October 17-21
COST: $270 INSTRUCTOR: David

01-004-11-01 01-004-11-02 01-004-11-03 01-004-11-04 Peters

London London London London

MANAGING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
This program is designed for detective and investigation personal. Topics include: criminal investigation management, the role played by the patrol in the investigation process, criminal investigation case management, organization and staffing, selection and training of investigators, unit productivity and performance measurement, major case investigation, and improving the criminal investigation process.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 27-28
COST: $130 COORDINATOR: Wayne

03-211-11-01 Wiggins

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MANAGING PATROL OPERATIONS
This program is designed for all law enforcement personnel and encourages police agencies to adopt and/or improve patrol methods, tactics, and strategies to deal with today’s criminal and traffic issues. This program will assist police supervisors and managers in the planning and decision-making process as it relates to the management of the police patrol operation. In addition, this course will emphasize an organization-directed patrol activity approach to traffic and crime control issues rather than random or self-directed activity. Ultimately, this program will help police supervisors and police managers ensure that police resources are efficiently used to maximize effectiveness.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 29-30 August 2-3
COST: $130 COORDINATOR: Wayne

01-183-11-01 01-183-11-02 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Robert

London London Green

MID-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
This five-day course is the next level of supervision training building upon the First Line Supervision course at OPOTA. Topics include: Leadership and Management Skills; Recruiting and Hiring; Employee Development and Evaluation; Department Fiscal and Budget Issues; Department Planning; Corporate Decision Making; Managerial Liability; Policies and Procedures; Special Projects and Planning; Media Relations; Labor Relations and Fair Labor Standards Act; Continuing Professional Training; reports required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission; and Ethics. This is a tested course and is presented in the StudentCentered Learning method. The course aims to prepare the student for advancement in executive leadership.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

is an advanced course, but it can be used by senior First Line Supervisors
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 18-22
COST: $270 INSTRUCTOR: David

01-006-11-01 Peters

London

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PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP
This course provides an overview of the concepts of performance standards, their usefulness in measuring effective law enforcement, and successfully leading an organization. Topics include legal issues and the link between performance standards and the reduction of crime and traffic incidents. Discussion includes implementation and administration of performance standards and strategies to improve individual officer and agency performance.
NOTE: Students DATE(S)

should bring a calculator for minimal use during this course.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 24 November 8
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: David

01-196-11-01 01-196-11-02 Peters John DeJarnette

London London

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UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS

Providing service often puts public employees in direct contact with difficult people. Understanding behaviors and attitudes that are common in times of difficulty can serve to diffuse potentially volatile situations. This workshop provides a basic understanding of interpersonal and situational difficulties. It provides some suggested techniques and strategies for working with difficult people and resolving difficult situations. Topics include identification of behavior types; strategies and tools for defusing difficult behaviors; understanding the four primary interactive styles; exploration of tools and strategies for effective communications; practice and application; and Next Step/Action Plan. James A. White Sr., a senior, master training management consultant and executive coach with more than 25 years of corporate, education and government experience, presents this program
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 20 March 3
COST: $90 COORDINATOR:

02-163-11-01 02-163-11-02 David Peters
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: James

London London A. White Sr.

WRITING GRANTS FOR POLICE AGENCIES
This course introduces the concepts and steps of the grant-writing procedures to those responsible for acquiring funds for law enforcement agencies. Topics include funding sources, federal assistance and grants from private corporations, the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, required forms, Internet resources and other resources.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 22 May 24
COST: $100 COORDINATOR: Dave

01-102-11-01 01-102-11-02 Peters
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Resource

London London Linkage Associates

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FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO-PTO) PROGRAM (OHIO MODEL)
This five-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed field training officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTOs role in assisting new offices in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principals. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
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Students should come prepared to work in a group setting.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

DATE(S)

March 21-25 August 15-19
COST: $535 FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

05-485-11-01 05-485-11-02 Jeff Eggleston

London London

BASIC VEHICLE STOPS TACTICS
This three-day class is designed to polish traffic stop skills for the veteran patrol officer. Classroom time will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters. Vehicle stop scenarios will be performed with actual vehicles and role players and using firearms and driving simulators. The curriculum mirrors the basic academy program and is intended as a refresher for patrol officers, field training officers and for those wishing to enhance tactical skills. This course may be taught by instructors in training and under supervision.
NOTE: Officers need to bring duty gear, firearm, duty body armor, groin and eye protection, baseball cap, frisk gloves, BDU style trousers and jacket along with clothing for four weather possibilities. Air-Soft and/or Simunition training equipment may be used. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 4-6
COST: $150 COORDINATOR:

05-470-11-01 Jeff Eggleston

London

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PATROL DRUG OPERATIONS
This is a two-day course for all patrol officers. Topics include the development of street informants; recognition of high risk zones; search methods (single and double); probable cause and search; search warrants; surveillance methods; and directed patrol strategies.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR I
This five-day course addresses the basic function of the public safety telecommunicator. All public safety services are addressed including law enforcement, fire, EMS, and combined center operations. Specific call guidelines are reviewed. Also addressed is the emerging field to telematics, (the use of cellular and satellite technology in the automotive industry). Current employees may receive continuing education credit. New-hires can be trained and valuable APCO Institute International Certification may be obtained. This course meets standards for telecommunicator training in several states. Topics include roles and responsibilities, interpersonal communication, technology, stress management, call classification, telephone communication techniques, radio communication techniques, legal suspects and telematics. This course qualifies for three credit hours toward a degree in public safety communications from APCO Virtual College. This course is compliant with House Bill 361.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 20-24 November 14-18
COST: $325 COORDINATOR:

01-193-11-01 01-193-11-02

London London

Wayne Wiggins

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TEACHING THE TEN MINUTE ROLL CALL CLASS
This one-day class invites students to participate in a working class session. Students will work in groups in order to brainstorm using available time at roll call for active training classes. Participants will be required to create and present a ten minute roll call class during the course. All roll call class materials presented will be shared with participants so that all students leave with class material for use at their agencies. Current training trends, case law and training techniques will be discussed.
NOTES: This class is designed for sergeants, shift supervisors and/or middle managers who have little training experience and wish to use time during roll call as an organized training session for their shift. The course may also prove valuable for experienced trainers who wish to share ideas about using a small amount of training time to the greatest advantage within the organization. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 7
COST: $75 COORDINATOR:

05-471-11-01 Jeff Eggleston & Kerry Curtis

London

VEHCILE STOPS INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

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BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT VIDEOGRAPHY
This three-day course is for law enforcement officers with no experience in videography and who are responsible for the use of video for crime scenes or other documentary videography. Students are introduced to the use of video in law enforcement, with an emphasis on crime scene and evidentiary documentation for officers without access to a video production studio. Topics include understanding camera features and controls, safety, lighting, problem-solving in the field, and specific scenarios such as crime scenes, interviews and surveillance. Basic photography skills are helpful.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students must bring a suitable video camera, at least three blank tapes, batteries and charging system, tripod, auxiliary lighting equipment and cabling for playback through a VHS VCR or TV monitor. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 4-6
COST: $210 COORDINATOR: London

06-151-11-01 Staff
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Don

London Sampsel

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY
This five-day course is for law enforcement officers with little or no experience in photography. The overall goal of this course is to provide students with fundamental skills for producing quality photographs and for problem-solving difficult photographic situations. Through the use of hands-on exercises, students learn the steps in the photographic process, basic camera operations, selecting correct exposure and shutter speeds, controlling depth of field, calculating flash guide numbers, basic color theory, processing techniques and other topics. This course is a prerequisite for the Crime Scene and Evidence Photography course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students should have appropriate clothing for outdoor exercises. Equipment will be provided. This course is equally suited for agencies using either film or digital cameras. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 9-13 August 29-September 2
COST: $380 COORDINATOR: London

06-152-11-01 06-152-11-02 Staff
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Eric

London London Silvi

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CRIME SCENE AND EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY
This five-day course is for law enforcement personnel responsible for photographing crime scenes and evidence in nonlaboratory settings with film or digital cameras. The course emphasizes problem-solving using the equipment available to the officer. Students learn to photographically document a crime scene, fingerprints and other small evidence; and enhance evidence photographs through lighting choices and through the use of alternate light sources. Other topics include ethics, legal aspects and court presentations. This course is equally suited for agencies using either film or digital cameras. All equipment is provided during the training.
PREREQUISITE: Basic Photography or equivalent training course. A written pretest may be administered for nonOPOTA equivalent courses. SPECIAL CONCERNS:

outdoor exercises.
DATE(S)

There is one evening exercise. Students should have appropriate clothing for at least two
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

November 28-December 2
COST: $380 COORDINATOR: London

06-153-11-01
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Eric

London Silvi

Staff

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INVESTIGATORS
This one-day class meets photography course requirements for the Master Criminal Investigator Certificate program. This course addresses basic uses of photographs in court, conditions that can affect their acceptability and steps for photographing common types of crimes. Other topics include photographic techniques that can be used to produce better images with automated film or digital cameras.
NOTE: This class does not replace the in-depth Basic Photography course which may be taken as an elective course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 2 September 8
COST: $70 COORDINATOR: London

06-214-11-01 06-214-11-02 Staff

London London

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The simulator courses are conducted on state-of-the-art driving simulators. These computer-driven simulators, which use widescreen plasma video panels where the windshield and side windows would be, can be programmed to replicate a variety of driving scenarios and road conditions.

EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE AND PURSUIT DRIVING “MAKING GOOD DECISIONS” SIMULATOR
This one-day course uses state-of-the-art driving simulators to place the student in several virtual world-driving scenarios. During each scenario, the student’s ability to evaluate all factors involved and choose the appropriate driving response will be challenged. Studies have shown that crashes involving police vehicles occur at times because of poor decisions made under stress. The use of these simulators allow introduction of crowded streets and pedestrians in practical driving scenarios in a safe, virtual environment. Legal issues and vehicle handling techniques will also be discussed in a classroom setting.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 18
COST: $130 INSTRUCTOR:

05-382-11-01 Jeff Eggleston

London

VEHICLE RESPONSE AND FIREARMS ENCOUNTERS (SIMULATOR)
This two-day course is designed to provide the student with a unique learning environment. State-of-the-art driving and firearms simulators will be used to challenge the student’s ability to make decisions under the stress created by realistic virtual world scenarios. By training in this way, scenarios can be performed that would otherwise be too dangerous if attempted behind the wheel of an actual vehicle or with live fire. Virtual urban streets and innocent by-standers can be introduced as part of the environment with no danger of injury. Classroom theory concerning vehicle handling, legal issues and use of force will be discussed.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

BARRICADE, HOSTAGE AND SUICIDE SCENARIOS
This course provides students with two days of intense involvement in critical incident scenarios. These scenarios are for patrol officers, hostage negotiators, SWAT team members and command officers. Scenarios include dealing with the suicidal, the hostage taker and barricaded subject(s).
PREREQUISITE: Basic Hostage Negotiations and Advanced Hostage Negotiations. The hours in this course are flexible and may include evening sessions. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 26-27
COST: COORDINATOR: Jerry

05-351-11-01 Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Dana

London Farbacher

$305

COMMANDER’S ROLE IN A BARRICADE, HOSTAGE OR SUICIDE SITUATION
This one-day course provides guidance to command personnel at the scene of a critical incident. Topics include development of agency policies and procedures, scene management from the commander’s perspective, officer safety, mutual aid and multijurisdictional concerns, flow charting (pro-active and reactive), and media relations.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

program does not train personnel to function as hostage negotiators.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 21
COST: $90 COORDINATOR: Jerry

05-352-11-01 Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Dana

London Farbacher

DISPATCHER RESPONSIBILITIES AT A BARRICADE, HOSTAGE OR SUICIDE SITUATION
This two-day course assists dispatchers in handling critical incident calls. Topics include communication center responsibilities in a critical incident situation, development of agency policies and procedures, communication techniques and commonly available resources.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

program does not train personnel to function as hostage negotiators.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 22-23
COST: $205 COORDINATOR: Jerry

05-349-11-01 Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Dana

London Farbacher

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FIGHT FOR LIFE SEMINAR
The fight for Life seminar will focus on perfecting your ability to survive a physical assault on your life when confronted with a combative subject(s). The course will address the mental and physical conditioning needed to win the fight both in the street and in the courtroom. The course will also examine how the right gear plays a very important role in high risk encounters.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

October 20-21
COST: $350 COORDINATOR:

05-480-11-01 Jerry Zacharias Dave Young

London

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

FIRST RESPONDER’S ROLE IN A BARRICADE, HOSTAGE OR SUICIDE SITUATION
This two-day course provides guidance to officers responding to critical incidents. Topics include guidelines for the first responding officer in a critical incident situation, development of agency policies and procedures, communication techniques, setting the tone of the situation, scene management, and officer safety.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

program does not train personnel to function as hostage negotiators.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 24-25
COST: $205 COORDINATOR:

05-350-11-01 Jerry Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Dana

London Farbacher

HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS – BASIC
This course provides students with basic skills to manage all facets of hostage and barricade situations. Topics include history, philosophy, practical hostage techniques, scene management and containment. Students participate in a negotiation scenario on the final day.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

NON-LETHAL MUNITIONS INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

PRINCIPLE PROTECTION (LEVEL I)
This five-day course will cover personal protection for principals/dignitaries and executives. Students will conduct threat assessments and develop an operational plan for the movement of principals (including advance and route planning). Information will include: ambush-counter techniques, bomb searches, and protective formations in both pedestrian and vehicular movements. A portion of the material will be presented from the viewpoint of the protection team. This will assist the student-officer should he/she have a function in the role of dignitary/principal protector, as well as improve the relationship between the law enforcement officers and protection personnel during visits of dignitaries with protection teams. A late evening exercise will be scheduled. Students will use simulators and be placed behind the wheel of OPOTA-provided vehicles for techniques such as J-Turns, Bootleg Turns, Vehicle Cross Blocks and Offensive Escape Ramming.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that students be in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided, but students may bring a DOT-certified helmet of their own if desired. Eye protection will also be needed. Students should bring comfortable tactical clothing and business attire, along with holster gear for each. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 14-18
COST: $599 INSTRUCTOR:

05-394-11-01 Jeff Eggleston
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Terrapin

London Group

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REACTIVE SHOOTING COURSE

This course will focus on reactive judgment shooting skills. The courses of fire and scenario training will be intense. Critical thinking in tactical situations coupled with situational awareness will be stressed. Single and multiple officer scenarios will be covered.
NOTE: Extended training hours will be required. Each student must provide suitable range clothing, wrap around eye protection, head cover (ball cap) and hearing protection. They must also provide a side arm, duty belt, holster and at least three sidearm magazines. There will be a low light/night shoot segment in this course. Sidearm ammunition will be supplied if weapons are chambered for 9mm, .40S&W or .45ACP. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 11-12
COST: $245 INSTRUCTOR: John

04-173-11-01 Foy and Jerry Zacharias

London

SWAT TRAINING – BASIC
This five-day basic SWAT training is a baseline course for new or prospective tactical operators, and it will include both classroom and practical training. Instructors will challenge students mentally and physically by exposing them to high-risk operations normally handled by specialized units. Topics will include the historical aspects of SWAT, teamwork, warrant service planning and operations, barricaded subjects, use of distraction devices and chemical munitions and scenarios covering entries and operations. The use of non-lethal training aids will enhance the training environment and learning experience. Tactical firearms skills and weapon handling will be evaluated during the course. All students will be trained on the use of and issued a user certificate for Combined Tactical Systems Noise Flash Distraction Devices.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: This will be a physically demanding course. Students should be prepared to perform a full range of motions both in live fire exercises and in force-on-force training scenarios. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Suitable tactical clothing; side arm and at least three magazines; tactical duty belt; body armor; personal protective equipment; wrap around eye protection; hearing protection and head cover (ball cap); hearing and eye protection; 12 gauge shotgun; and submachine gun with at least three magazines. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

August 15-19
COST: $500 INSTRUCTOR: John

05-369-11-01 Foy and Jerry Zacharias

London

TACTICAL PRECISION RIFLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the FIREARMS section of the catalog.

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TACTICAL SUB-MACHINE GUN OPERATORS COURSE
This course is directed toward officers who seek operational skill training in an SMG weapon system. Instruction focuses on firearm safety, operational procedure and tactical shooting skills. Weapons operating systems and care of these systems will also be addressed. Any full automatic fire capable 9mm, 40 S&W, 45ACP or .223 caliber firearm is acceptable in this course.
NOTE: Extended training hours are required. Each student must provide suitable range clothing, wrap around eye protection, head cover (ball cap) and hearing protection. They must also supply a police rifle or carbine and at least three 30-round SMG magazines, side arm, duty belt, holster and at least three sidearm magazines and 750 rounds of SMG ammunition. There will be a night shoot/low light segment in this course. A complete list of required equipment will be supplied upon application. Sidearm ammunition will be supplied if weapon is chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 14-16
COST: $195 INSTRUCTOR: Jerry

04-174-11-01 Zacharias

London

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A.C.T.A.R PREPARATION COURSE
This two-day course is for officers who plan to take the A.C.T.A.R. examination on November 9, 2011. A.C.T.A.R certified instructors will be available to answer questions, and a “practice test” will be conducted. There is no cost to the student or the agency for the A.C.T.A.R. Preparation Class.
PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)

ADAP (ALCOHOL DETECTION AND PROSECUTION)
Successful completion of this course will certify the student in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) procedures including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. Subject material to be covered includes OVI detection, note-taking, proper SFST testing legal issues, and a mock trial. Volunteer drinkers are used to test the student’s proficiency of conducting the SFST test during tow live drinking sessions. This class is a prerequisite for the ADAP Instructor class.
NOTE: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants should contact the coordinator after September 2009 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

January 31-February 3 March 21-24 April 18-21
COST: $275-All Sites INSTRUCTOR: David Peters

06-121-11-01 06-121-11-02 06-121-11-03 – All Sites

London Norwood P.D. Academy Lucas Co. OVI Task Force

ADAP INSTRUCTOR (ALCOHOL DETECTION AND PROSECUTION)
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

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ADVANCED TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (LEVEL II)
This two-week course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include techniques in measuring and mapping, vehicle behavior, and analysis of vehicle lamps and safety systems. Students will apply mathematical formulas to determine velocity, airborne, time, and distance. An introduction to pedestrian and motorcycle-involved collisions is included in the course. Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
PREREQUISITE:

Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent course.

NOTE: This course may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Students should contact the coordinator after September 2009 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 11-15 July 18-22
COST: $550 INSTRUCTOR: Ron

AIRCRAFT INCIDENT RESPONSE AND INVESTIGATION
This three day course will instruct students how to respond to and investigate aircraft incidents. Topics will include aircraft nomenclature and basic aeronautics. Students will learn incident reporting procedures and understand the legal requirements of the FAA (Federal Aeronautics Administration) and the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board). Practical exercises will include aircraft familiarization and investigation of a “staged” aircraft incident. Students will need a calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)

COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT (LEVEL II)
This five-day course covers enforcement of the RC as it applies to commercial motor vehicles. Topics covered in this course of instruction include weight enforcement, load securement and safety inspection procedures. Students will receive training from representatives of the Ohio Department of Transportation. Students will participate in outside exercises and stop, inspect, and weigh commercial motor vehicles. Students will be certified as Ohio Weight Enforcement Officers. This course does not certify officers in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 23-27
COST: $300 INSTRUCTOR: Ron

06-247-11-01 Thayer

London Jeff Honefanger & David Waggoner

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COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION (LEVEL I)
This five-day course is an introduction to commercial motor vehicles. Topics covered in this course of instruction include inspection procedures, weights, loads, and enforcement of the Ohio Revised Code as it applies to commercial motor vehicles. Students will receive training from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the YRC (Yellow-Roadway Corporation). Students will participate in outside exercises and will have the opportunity to “drive” a commercial motor vehicle. This course does not certify officers in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 25-29
COST: $300 INSTRUCTOR: Ron

06-246-11-01 Thayer
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: Jeff

London Honefanger & David Waggoner

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COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVESTIGATION LEVEL III
This five day course is for officers who investigate collisions involving Commercial Motor Vehicles. Topics covered in this course of instruction include types of collisions, dealing with Hazardous Materials, mechanical and brake inspections, rollover and single vehicle crashes and the application of formula in determining speed, velocity, time and distance. Students should be familiar with Ohio Commercial Vehicle inspection procedures before attending this course.
PREREQUISITE: NOTE:

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Level 1

Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

DATE(S)

August 8-12
COST: $400 INSTRUCTOR: Ron

06-449-11-01 Thayer

London

DRAG FACTOR DETERMINATION FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR
This one day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include an understanding of friction, braking systems, acceleration, and how to use a Vericom Brake Testing Computer. Students will participate in actual testing with the Vericom computer. Students should bring a police vehicle equipped with a Vericom computer to the class (if available).
PREREQUISITE: Traffic DATE(S)

ELECTRONIC SPEED MEASURING DEVICE (ESMD) INSTRUCTOR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

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FORENSIC MAPPING FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR
This three day course is for officers who document collision scenes and crime scenes with electronic measuring devices. Topics covered include an introduction to forensic mapping and computer aided design software. Students should bring their electronic measuring devices, laptop computers and should be prepared to participate in outside exercises. The third day of the course includes an introduction to Crash Zone / CAD software. The cost of the course includes a licensed copy of the Cad Zone’s Quick Scene Software.
PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)

INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES FOR TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION
This one-day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include an introduction to human factors, types of interviews, general interviewing techniques, driver, occupant and witness statements, and uncooperative witnesses. Students will be provided samples of witness statement forms. An introduction to the use of computer statement forms is included in the course. Students should be familiar with Ohio crash reporting forms and procedures before attending this course.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 8
COST: $75 INSTRUCTOR: Ron

03-409-11-01 Thayer

London

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INVESTIGATING AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE INCIDENTS
This one day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions and incidents involving Agricultural Equipment and All-terrain vehicles. Topics covered in this course of instruction will include signing, lighting, and reflectivity standards for agricultural vehicles and ATV’s. Students will learn enforcement of SMV emblems, and other farm vehicle safety requirements. PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent course.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 1-2
COST: $150 INSTRUCTOR:

05-458-11-01 Ron Thayer

London

INVESTIGATION OF COLLISIONS INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES
This three-day course is for officers who investigate motorcycle-involved traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include an introduction to motorcycles, motorcycle dynamics, motorcycle braking, motorcycle helmets and the investigation of collisions. Students will learn mathematical formulas to determine, time and distance. Demonstrations of motorcycles maneuvering, accelerating, braking and skidding will be included in the course. Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
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IPTM ADVANCED PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE CRASH INVESTIGATION
This five day course will discuss the latest theories and methodologies of pedestrian and bicycle traffic collisions. This course will concentrate of the analysis of the collision using a systematic approach to gather all of the critical information. The origin of the equations developed to analyze impact speed and pedestrian/cyclist motion will be explored. Vehicle design and pedestrian/ cycist injuries will be discussed. PEDBIKE 2000 Plus software will be provided to each student. Students will need a calculator and will participate in outside exercises. PREREQUISITE: IPTM Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation course or equivalent course.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 6-10
COST: $650 COORDINATOR:

06-451-11-01 Ron Thayer
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:Will

London Wright

MATHEMATICS FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR
This one day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include an introduction to mathematics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry and the application of mathematics in formula. Student’s will be introduced to basic Physics. Students will need a scientific calculator for this class.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

Feb 23 March 7
COST: $75 COORDINATOR:

06-452-11-01 56-452-11-01 Ron Thayer

London Sumimit Co. Sheriffs’ Office

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TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (LEVEL I)
This ten-day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include human factors, evidence from vehicles and the roadway, field sketches, measuring, diagramming, and photography. Students will learn mathematical formulas to determine speed, time and distance. An introduction to commercial motor vehicles is included in the course. Students should be familiar with Ohio crash reporting forms and procedures before attending this course. Students will need a calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
NOTE: This course may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Students should contact the coordinator after September 2009 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 14-18 March 21-25 April 4-8 April 11–15 May 9-13 May 16-20
COST: $550 INSTRUCTOR: Ron

Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Thayer

03-415-11-01 03-415-11-02 03-415-11-03

London London London

FEATURED INSTRUCTORS:

Mark Ross & Michael Stechnschulte

TRAFFIC COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION (LEVEL IV)

This ten-day course is for officers who reconstruct traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include human factors, Newton’s Law of Motion, and basic physics. Students will learn and apply mathematical formulas to determine momentum, vector analysis, energy, speed, velocity, time and distance. This course utilizes project work and students will reconstruct actual and staged collisions involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles and commercial motor vehicles.
NOTE: Students

will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.

PEACE OFFICER REFRESHER TRAINING (OPOTC)
This two-day training course meets the requirements for officers who have had a break in service and are required to take the mandated refresher training. This class is OPOTC regulated.
PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)

You must have a determination letter from your employing agency.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 2-3 October 25-26
COST: $100 COMMANDER:

51-486-11-01 51-486-11-02

Richfield Richfield

Chris Cerino

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EVIDENCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT – CERTIFICATION AND TESTING
After completion of the computer core and elective courses, candidates are eligible to attend this course. Candidates are tested on their mastery of digital evidence processing through written and practical testing. Upon completion of this course, candidates will be certified as an “Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment.” Candidates receive a copy of Scott Mueller’s “Upgrading and Repairing PC’s” for reference.
PREREQUISITE: Basic, Intermediate, Intermediate Level II and Advanced Computer Data Recovery, Digital Evidence Testimony and 114 hours of elective computer courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 13-17 December 5-9
COST: $300 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-208-11-01 56-208-11-02 Careless

Richfield Richfield

EVIDENCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT – RECERTIFICATION
During the second year of evidence recovery specialist certification, students can take this course. Students will be tested on their proficiency in digital evidence processing. Testing will be written and practical. During the two-year certification, students must have completed 40 hours of continuing education in the computer forensic field. This education can consist of additional classroom training in computer forensics. Non-OPOTA sponsored courses will be evaluated on an individual basis. Upon completion students will be certified for an additional two-year period.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 13-17 December 5-9
COST: $100 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-218-11-01 56-218-11-02 Careless

Richfield Richfield

ALTERNATE DEVICE FORENSICS
This course concentrates on the recovery and analysis of data and artifacts from electronic devices outside traditional computer sytems, but which can contain potential electronic evidence. Devices covered include personal data assistants, portable music and video players, digital cameras, and similar devices. Particular emphasis will be placed on consumer game systems that are frequently examined by forensic personnel. Also included is an overview of forensics for photocopiers and fax machines, GPS. THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Computer Data Recovery or equivalent. An understanding of computer forensic fundamentals is expected. A pre-test may be required for those who have not attended recognized courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 10-12
COST: $150 INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR:

56-243-11-01 Todd Careless

Richfield

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BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
Only know how to find the power button? Or can you just get your e-mail? Think Google is a foreign language? This class is as basic as it gets. Students will learn basic computer operations in this course, allowing them to be more efficient in their jobs and experience less frustration with common errors and situations with the Windows operating system. This course will concentrate on basic operation of the Windows operating system, word processing tips and tricks, e-mail basics (including replies, forwarding and attachments) and basic level Internet usage. skills.
NOTE: This class is designed for students who need to use a computer better and/or who have little to no computing

DATE(S)

COURSE NUMBER(S)

LOCATION

March 17 September 6
COST: $75 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-001-11-01 56-001-11-02 Careless

Richfield Richfield

BASIC LINUX

This two-day hands-on course is an introduction to the Linux operating system and is designed for the data recovery specialists or cybercrime investigators who want to use Linux for forensic imaging or examination. Students will learn about various Linux distributions and will install both hard disk and Live CD systems during the class. Topics include Linux partitions, file systems, navigation, mounting discs, basic commands and switches. The course includes commands and procedures to use Linux to create a forensic duplicate of suspect media that is compatible with popular data recovery and analysis packages. Completion of practical and written exercises is required.
PREREQUISITE: Computer DATE(S)

COMPUTER CRIME FIRST RESPONDER
This one-day class is for officers or investigators likely to encounter computers, digital media or electronic devices during an investigation. Topics include computers or media as either tools or targets of crimes and laws related to computers, methods of searching, securing and transporting a computer system without destroying evidence, and how to submit the equipment to a computer crime specialist or unit. Additional time-sensitive topics related to the seizure of the above items as well as e-mail and other Internet records will also be discussed. This course is restricted to law enforcement personnel.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I
This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired during Computer Data Recovery - Basic. Topics include an introduction to Windows forensics, such as spool, swap and link files; Windows registry; hashing; and an introduction to automated tools. Students participate in hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a forensic reference manual. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students DATE(S)

COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY –INTERMEDIATE LEVEL II
This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired during Computer Data Recovery – Basic and Intermediate. Topics include advanced Windows forensics, such as alternate data streams; EFS; Internet artifacts from chat programs and Web browsers; and an introduction to basic encryption. Students participate in hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a hard drive and external drive enclosure. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students DATE(S)

This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired in the previous Data Recovery courses. It provides advanced training on forensic tools in a Windows environment. Other topics include Windows Vista forensics, analyzing RAM, forensic uses of virtualization, RAID and cell phone issues. Students perform hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a hardware “write blocker” to use for acquisition and analysis in a Windows environment. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed the Computer Data Recovery - Basic and Intermediate and Intermediate Level II. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

October 3-7
COST: $525 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-205-11-01 Careless

Richfield

CREATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT WEBSITE
This two-day workshop is for those responsible for creating or maintaining a law enforcement presence on the World Wide Web. Students will learn design considerations and basic HTML language. Students will also learn helpful website features using artwork and photographs, how to deal with copyright and ethics issues, and how to get people to return to your website. Students will create a website during the workshop.
PREREQUISITE: Familiarity DATE(S)

with the Windows operating system is helpful.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

October 11-12
COST: $130 INSTRUCTOR:

51-140-11-01

Richfield

Todd Careless

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DIGITAL EVIDENCE TESTIMONY
During this two-day course, students will learn how to communicate with individuals who are not familiar with computer terminology. Techniques for use in a courtroom setting are presented to assist the investigator in presenting complex testimony in a manner easily understood by jury members and judges. This course is restricted to law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed Computer Data Recovery – Basic, Intermediate, Intermediate Level II and Advanced. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

November 7-8
COST: $200 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-204-11-01 Careless

Richfield

FORENSIC HARDWARE WORKSHOP
This three-day course presents basic components of computers and their function, the steps in building a computer, basic hardware and software troubleshooting, and aspects that make a computer more useful for forensic purposes. Students will build a functional computer in class and receive that computer to take with them.
PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)

Students should feel comfortable working with sensitive electronic components.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

November 21-23
COST: $1,200 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-224-11-01 Careless

Richfield

INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS I

This four-day course is for officers or investigators responsible for investigating crimes involving the Internet. Students will learn about structure and features of the Internet, types of Internet crimes and fraud, investigative resources, legal and ethical issues, case preparation, e-mail and IP tracing. Students will perform hands-on exercises throughout the course. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have a strong knowledge of the Windows operating system, such as creating and renaming folders, and saving information collected from the Internet. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 28-31 August 1-4
COST: $250 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-185-11-01 56-185-11-02 Careless

Richfield Richfield

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INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS II
This five-day course is a continuation of Internet Investigations I. Students will learn how to identify and respond to various types of Internet-related criminal complaints. Topics include case documentation, Internet groups, Internet blogs, online gaming, wireless device issues and wardriving. Students are required to complete comprehensive investigation projects. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)

Internet Investigations I
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

September 12-16
COST: $220 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-239-11-01 Careless

Richfield

LINUX FORENSICS
This two-day class is a continuation of the Basic Linux course and targets both the use of Linux as a tool for forensic imaging and analysis. Topics include imaging of large partitions and external devices, splitting images, effective searching and data carving methods, and the use of popular Linux forensic tools. Also covered is an overview of logs, artifacts, and other files of interest during examinations of seized Linux systems.
PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)

POWER POINT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
This three-day course is designed for public safety personnel who need to give presentations to all types of audiences. Students will learn the structure of a presentation and learn to use basic and advanced tools of Microsoft’s Power Point program. They will also learn how to tailor a presentation to a given audience. Students will create an original presentation, using the skills taught during the class. Students will learn how to use both Microsoft Power Point 2003 and 2007.
NOTE: While not required, students are encouraged to have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system and good word processing skills. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 14-16
COST: $125 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-242-11-01 Careless

Richfield

UNDERCOVER ONLINE INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES
In this three-day course, students will learn basic investigative techniques, technical setup, chatting techniques and legal issues that must be addressed when conducting undercover online investigations with an assumed identity. This course is designed to follow accepted investigative techniques and protocols. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have strong computer skills and be familiar with the Internet and the use of Windows and Web browsing. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

August 30 – September 1
COST: $175 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

56-225-11-01

Richfield

Careless

WIRELESS NETWORKS
This three-and-a-half day course starts with the fundamentals of wireless networking, then moves into configuring and troubleshooting wireless networks, followed by advanced techniques to include discovery and tracking, digital network intelligence, wireless security, war driving, and methods used by criminals to attack wireless networks. Hands-on sessions accompany each block of instruction and field work will be required. Also, each student will build a directional antenna. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Computer Data Recovery or equivalent data recovery training, as well as a basic understanding of computer networking. A pre-test may be required. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 6-9
COST: $400 COORDINATOR: Todd

56-245-11-01 Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Tactical

Richfield Network Solutions

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CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT AND EVIDENCE CLASSIFICATION
This one-day course is for first-responding officers. It provides students with the basics of crime scene determination, control and integrity. The students will also learn about various types of evidence that may be encountered and what collection methods are appropriate for each.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 4 June 24 October 14
COST: INSTRUCTOR: OPOTA

53-421-11-01 53-421-11-02 53-421-11-03 Staff

Richfield Richfield Richfield

$50

DRUG IDENTIFICATION AND FIELD TESTING SEMINAR - 6 HOURS THEORY / 2 HOURS LAB
This eight-hour course provides an awareness of drug identification and field testing. It begins with the physiology of drugs and their effects on the body and covers forms of controlled substances, manufacturing and packaging methods. Common drugs of abuse such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, date rape drugs and ecstasy are among the substances discussed. Use of NIK field test kits includes hands-on testing of controlled substances. Students learn to use and interpret test kits and understand the politicking system of drug field testing.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 1 October 11 December 13
COST: $125 COORDINATOR: OPOTA

53-147-11-01 53-147-11-02 53-147-11-03 Staff

Richfield Richfield Richfield

EVIDENCE ROOM MANAGEMENT
This two-day course is for personnel assigned to property and/or evidence rooms. The student will learn about different types of evidence, types of packaging, chain of custody, accountability, security and operating procedures.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 20-21 December 14-15
COST: $135 COORDINATOR: OPOTA

53-017-11-01 53-017-11-02 Staff

Richfield Richfield

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LATENT PRINT DEVELOPMENT - 4 HOURS THEORY / 12 HOURS LAB
This two-day hands-on course provides the latest instruction in various methods of latent print development. This course is valuable for personnel assigned to processing crime scenes and collecting evidence. Topics covered include a review of basic fingerprint classification, powder and chemical selection for porous and nonporous surfaces, powder and chemical development of latent prints and use of cyanoacrylate (superglue) fuming and lifting techniques.
NOTE: This course is not for those students who have or are planning to enroll in the Evidence Technician courses. These techniques are covered in those courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 2-3 June 22-23 October 12-13
COST: $165 COORDINATOR: Lynette

53-138-11-01 53-138-11-02 53-138-11-03 Rodrigue

Richfield Richfield Richfield

METHAMPHETAMINE/CLANDESTINE LAB AWARENESS/POBT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

METHAMPHETAMINE: RECOGNITION, IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS OF CLANDESTINE LABORATORIES
This one-day course is for law enforcement and criminal justice personnel. Topics include the affects of methamphetamine on the body, the manufacturing process, user identification, enforcement methods and tactics, investigative techniques, chemicals and equipment identification, drug laws, and officer safety.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 24 October 27
COST: $50 COORDINATOR: Chris

53-354-11-01 53-354-11-02 Cerino
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: BCI

Richfield Richfield Methamphetamine Eradication Unit

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BASIC PRECISION RIFLE SKILLS
Instructors for this three-day course will introduce students to the scoped rifle in a relevant and detailed manner. The course is designed for students with little to no scoped rifle experience. Instruction includes scoped rifle operation and marksmanship skills including weapon and equipment setup, care and maintenance. Proper mounting and use of optic sights including MOA and personal rifle DOPE will be covered in detail.
PREREQUISITE: This course or a documented equivalency is a prerequisite to attend the OPOTA Scoped Rifle Operator course. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Each student must provide a quality scoped rifle weapon system and 150 rounds of match grade ammunition. Nonbolt action rifles will need prior approval. This is a base level course and serves as a foundation for all further OPOTA scoped rifle classes. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 18-20
COST: $250 INSTRUCTOR: Drake

54-168-11-01 Oldham

Richfield

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FLYING ARMED
This three-hour course meets the requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for officers who are required to fly armed and are providing protective escort, hazardous surveillance operations, prisoner escort (all segments of round trip to pickup and/or deliver a prisoner) or for a law enforcement officer on official travel required to report to another location armed and prepared for duty. The course will begin at 9:30 a.m.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 25 September 9
COST: No cost INSTRUCTOR: Chris

54-071-11-01 54-071-11-02 Cerino

Richfield Richfield

NED CHRISTIANSEN AR15/M16 ARMORER
This course is for the operator that wants to thoroughly understand the operation of the AR15/M16. Maintenance, disassembly, reassembly, common malfunctions, and the weapon’s strengths and weaknesses will be discussed. Manufacturing shortcuts, identification and the corresponding corrective action will be covered.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Student DATE(S)

POLICE CARBINE OPERATOR
This three-day course is designed to develop basics of patrol carbine. Students will gain a base level understanding combined and skill proficiency. Students will progress from cleaning, care and maintenance to deployment, basic handling and marksmanship skills and on to advanced shooting drills. This course will cover techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. Training is based on fundamental principles that will increase speed, accuracy and confidence with the carbine.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: AR15 or M16 variant rifle with three magazines, sling, pistol, holster, belt, three pistol magazines, pistol magazine holders, eye and ear protection, weapons cleaning kit, water bottle and foul weather gear, 1000 rounds rifle ammunition, and 250 rounds pistol ammunition. NOTE: This DATE(S)

SCOPED RIFLE OPERATOR
This dynamic three-day course is for officers that have attended the OPOTA three-day Basic Precision Rifle Skills course or who have an existing knowledge of their scoped rifle. This training will be especially useful to individuals who are assigned to a tactical unit as a precision marksman. Instruction will cover fundamentals of marksmanship, equipment selection, maintenance, camouflage and hide construction. Students will fire from conventional and unconventional shooting positions, engaging targets from 21 feet to 400 yards during range exercises. Dry fire and live fire drills will be used to help improve performance. All course content is taken from instructor’s real-world experience and training background.
PREREQUISITE: Basic

Precision Rifle Skills or a solid working knowledge of scoped rifle systems. match

grade ammunition.
NOTE:

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Each student must provide a serviceable precision weapon system and 250 rounds of

This course is being run at an offsite location. Registered students will be notified by mail.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

DATE(S)

June 28-30
COST: $250 COORDINATOR: Drake

54-177-11-01 Oldham

Richfield

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SEMI-AUTO PISTOL OPERATOR
This is a three-day course for law enforcement officers and firearms instructors who desire to fine tune marksmanship and weapons handling skills. Instruction focuses on a mastery of the basics in a highly diagnostic and hands-on fashion. Students will utilize dry fire and live fire drills to create necessary weapons handling and manipulation skills. This training combines fundamentals of marksmanship and principles of combat shooting, and then places them into a hierarchy of necessity and importance. Students will master critical aspects of handgun shooting including: muscular and skeletal alignment, platform, draw/ presentation, grip, sight alignment and trigger manipulation. Techniques including multiple targets, spread fire techniques, reloads and malfunction drills are covered. Common misconceptions regarding shooting will be dealt with appropriately.
NOTE: This is a physically demanding course with extensive amounts of shooting and weapon manipulation. 1000 rounds of ammunition are required. PREREQUISITE: This course or a documented equivalency is a pre-requisite to attend the OPOTA Revolver Instructor, Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor and the Multiple Weapons Firearms Instructor courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 15-17 April 5-7 September 27-29 November 1-3
COST: $225 INSTRUCTOR: Chris

54-007-11-01 54-007-11-02 54-007-11-03 54-007-11-04 Cerino

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SIGARMS ACADEMY ARMORER’S
Sigarms Academy coordinators instruct this course. This hands-on program provides students with training in assembly, disassembly and maintenance of Sigarms pistols. Sigarms provides all tools, weapons and manuals for the course.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

SUBMACHINE GUN OPERATOR
This three-day course is designed to develop basics of the submachine gun. Students will gain a base level understanding combined and skill proficiency. Students will progress from cleaning, care and maintenance to deployment, basic handling and marksmanship skills and on to advanced shooting drills. This course will cover techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. Training is based on fundamental principles that will increase speed, accuracy and confidence with the submachine gun.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

TACTICAL SUBMACHINE GUN INSTRUCTOR (SMG)

UNDERCOVER AND CONCEALED CARRY TACTICS
Another aspect of Combat Marksmanship is being able to function with your firearm when you are not on uniformed duty status. Oftentimes officers or agents are assigned to plain clothes or undercover assignments. This brings new considerations to operating in a safe, effective and economical fashion with your firearm. Instructors in this one-day course will introduce students to new ways to operate in a concealed fashion without loosing the tactical edge. Topics include: dressing to conceal, concealment garments, concealment holsters and tactical considerations of concealment to include quick accessibility to your firearm versus deep concealment and the loss of reactionary speed. In addition to classroom instruction, students will also participate in dry fire and live fire drills. This is a one-day (eight-hour) class.
NOTE:

This course is held offsite.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

DATE(S)

March 16 December 8
COST: $75 INSTRUCTOR:

54-148-11-01 54-148-11-02 Chris Cerino

Richfield Richfield

WEAPON TRAINING & REQUALIFICATION SEMINAR
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.

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BULLETPROOF MIND
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (RET) - an expert in the field of human aggression, violence and violent crime instructs this course. As a career Army officer and U.S. Military Academy instructor, Grossman has made major contributions to the study of violent crime and healing processes. He has appeared on national television programs such as “60 Minutes” and “Dateline NBC” and has also appeared on CNN and other networks. The primary course objective is to teach students to “do for the mind and spirit what body armor does for the torso.” Topics covered include conflict physiology and psychology; training to overcome resistance to use of lethal force; and cause and effect of violence throughout the world.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

August 30
COST: $150 COORDINATOR: Drake

55-182-11-01 Oldham
INSTRUCTOR: LTC

Richfield David Grossman

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HUMAN RELATIONS AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
This two-day course is for the patrol officers who have regular contact with citizens in crisis situations. The course fulfills a twopart mission: Patrol officers learn to identify and handle personal conflict and they learn how to reduce conflict with citizens in daily encounters. Other topics include a study of values, morals and a wide range of tools officers can use to manage conflict.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 20-21
COST: $100 COORDINATOR: Drake

52-009-11-01 Oldham
INSTRUCTOR: Ron

Richfield Michalec

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ADAP/SFST INSTRUCTOR UPDATE
This course will update current ADAPSFST Instructors using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) SFST curriculum and the OPOTA curriculum. The latest training modules from NHTSA and OPOTA will be used. Electronic copies of the Basic ADAP/SFST Material and the Instructor ADAP/SFST Manual will be made available to the student.
PREREQUISITES: The student must have completed a 32-hour ADAP course, a 40-hour ADAP Instructor course, and an OPOTA recognized Instructor Skills course. COMMENTS: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants are to contact OPOTA after September, 2010 for verification of available funds. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 7
COST: $50 COORDINATOR:

56-167-11-01 Dave Peters

Richfield

COMMUNITY DIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR
This three-day course prepares students to teach the Community Diversity (3-10) topic in the Peace Officer Basic Training curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a PowerPoint presentation, and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for a certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 13-15
COST: $150 COORDINATOR: Ron Davitt

52-170-11-01

Richfield

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DIAGNOSTIC FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP
This three-day training course is designed specifically for current firearms instructors who need to fix shooters. The instructors of this course will pass on years of valuable information regarding self-diagnosis, diagnosis of students and remediation of shooters. Instructor/student attitudes, remedial training drills, confidence building drills, target diagnosis, tips, techniques and shooter remediation plans will be covered with classroom and hands-on live fire instruction. Upon completion of this course attendees will have a vastly greater knowledge of how to obtain precision and combat accuracy as well as how to get result from their students. This training will deal primarily with pistol craft but is applicable to all other weapon systems as well.
PREREQUISITE: Attendees

must have attended Semi-Auto Pistol Operator or Combat Marksmanship Course.

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (80 HOURS)
This ten-day course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15-minute lesson plan, a 30-minute lesson plan, and a 45-minute course of instruction using a prepared Commission basic training lesson plan. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. There is evening work to prepare for class projects. Students are encouraged to bring word processing equipment with which they are familiar.
NOTE: This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a unit instructor in Commission- approved programs. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 25-29 May 2-6 October 17-21 October 24-28
COST: $475 INSTRUCTOR: Kerry

PEACE OFFICER BASIC TRAINING LEGAL INSTRUCTOR
This five-day course prepares instructors to teach topics in the legal unit in Peace Officer Basic Training. Topics include: teaching techniques, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, case briefing, Ohio Revised Code, laws of arrest, search and seizure, civil liability and testifying in court.. Students will be required to brief and present court cases and teach a course of instruction using a prepared Commission basic training lesson plan from the legal unit. Students are encouraged to bring laptop computers. There is evening work to prepare for class projects.
PREREQUISITES: Students must have a minimum of five years of full time law enforcement experience. This course meets part of the requirements for certification by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission as a Basic Training Instructor. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

REVOLVER INSTRUCTOR
This course will prepare students to function as revolver instructors. Students should be skilled with and have a working knowledge of the semi-automatic pistol prior to attending this course. Topics are geared toward the instructor and include: implementation of safe procedures, moving and shooting, shooting on the move, multiple target engagement, pivot drills, managing a hot range, low level light operations, teaching the fundamentals of marksmanship, diagnosing and remedying shooter errors, as well as how to meet OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. Completion of this course meets part of the OPOTC weapon requirements for Revolver Instructor certification.
PREREQUISITE: Students attending this course must have attended a Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor course after 2003 or the Firearms Instructor: Weapons Training and Re-Qualification course before they can take this course. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Students NOTE:

will need to bring a revolver, three speed loaders and 750 rounds of ammunition.

This course will be held at Summit County Sheriff ’s Office.
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March 22-24 November 15-17
COST: $300 INSTRUCTOR: Chris

54-172-11-01 54-172-11-02 Cerino & Drake Oldham

Richfield Richfield

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL INSTRUCTOR
This five-day course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. It covers the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. Students should have a working knowledge of the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

course will be held at Summit County Sheriff ’s Office.
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January 24-28 October 3-7
COST: $400 INSTRUCTOR: Chris

54-022-11-01 54-022-11-02 Cerino

Richfield Summit County Sheriff ’s Office

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SCOPED RIFLE INSTRUCTOR
This intense, five-day instructor-level course is for officers seeking re-qualification certification and instructional skills with the scoped rifle system. Students will learn to teach the fundamentals of marksmanship, care and maintenance, shooting positions, and target engagement from 21 feet to 400 yards. Optical sight adjustments will be covered in detail in the classroom and on the range. Additional topics include: characteristics and accessories, line level maintenance, bore sighting, unconventional positions, deployment, firing techniques, use of cover, and transition drills. Students will be expected to complete the state qualification course of fire, perform a student presentation and pass a written exam. Completion of this course meets part of the OPOTC weapon requirements for Scoped Rifle Instructor certification.
PREREQUISITE: Scoped

Rifle Operator certification. match

grade ammunition.
NOTE:

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Each student must provide a serviceable precision weapon system and 250 rounds of

This course is being held at an offiste location. Registered students will be notified by mail.
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DATE(S)

September 19-23
COST: $400 INSTRUCTOR: Drake

54-006-11-01 Oldham

Richfield

SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR
This three-day course is for officers seeking instructional skills with the shotgun. Instruction covers firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure and tactical shooting skills. Students will learn to instruct techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. They will learn to teach fundamental principles that will increase students speed, accuracy and confidence with the shotgun. Additional topics include: characteristics and accessories, line level maintenance, ready positions, deployment, shooting positions, firing techniques, shooting on the move, barricades, and transition drills.
PREREQUISITE: Any

CONDUCTING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
This two-day program is designed to instruct law enforcement, fire and public safety personnel in conducting and accurately reporting background investigations on prospective employees. Topics include: role of the background investigator; sources of information; legal issues including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); reporting practices and standards; departmental policies and procedures; and applications for employment. Students are requested to provide a copy of their agency employment application package.
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COVERT CAMERA AND MICROPHONE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
This five-day course provides introductory guidance and selection, installation, use, care and maintenance of covert electronic surveillance equipment in rooms, vehicles, and body worn applications. It is open to technicians, investigators, and patrol personnel. Topics include: selection, equipment installation 9including making and soldering power, video, and audio cables), concealment, and care of surveillance equipment in a room, vehicle, and body worn applications. It includes an overview of the latest technologies available for intelligence gathering and the support elements associated with each technology. As a class project, students practice installing a camera and microphone with pre-amplifier in walls, ceilings, vehicles, on their person, and other moveable objects during the course.
NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to bring items to the class they wish to install in a room, vehicle, or body worn application. Students will receive a covert camera and microphone as a part of the courts cost. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 25-29
COST: $600 COORDINATOR:

53-363-11-01 Todd Careless

Richfield

INSTRUCTOR:

Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Investigative Unit

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CULTIVATING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANTS

This one-day course provides a foundation for law enforcement personnel to identify, recruit and utilize confidential informants in investigations. Topics include: policies, informant recruitment and motivation, dos and don’ts of using informants, managing the informant, and pitfalls and general guidelines to limit potential liability to the agency.
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INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION INVOLVING DRUG CASES
This one-day course provides students with a foundation to interview subjects in violation of Ohio drug laws. Students are presented techniques useful in recruiting informants, intelligence gathering and gaining confessions in drug cases. Other topics include body language and general drug knowledge.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 2
COST: $75 COORDINATOR: Chris

53-361-11-01 Cerino
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Bradley

Richfield Kemp

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PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AND DIVERSION INVESTIGATION
This course provides a national overview of prescription drug abuse and diversion. Topics include: DAWN and NSDUH, two federals databases on drug abuse; the Controlled Substance Act as it applies to prescription and controlled substances; a general overview of prescription drug crimes and their victims; and targeting, investigating and reporting of these offenses. Several case studies are reviewed during the program. Students are also given an information packet containing resource materials on diversion of prescription drugs.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

September 13
COST: No COORDINATOR: Todd

53-364-11-01 Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Purdue

Richfield Pharmaceuticals

cost

REID TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION – BASIC
This three-day program sharpens observation skills and teaches how to use the suspect’s behavior to reveal when he or she is ready to confess. Topics include identifying the five facial expressions that indicate the emotional state of the suspect and developing a strategic game plan for every interviewing/interrogation based on evaluating the suspect using case facts. Other topics include interview and interrogation preparation, behavior symptoms, Reid Behavior Analysis Interview (BAI), the “Nine Steps of Interrogation®” and more. All registrations will be handled by OPOTA
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

August 22-24
COST: $415 COORDINATOR: Todd

53-056-11-01 Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: John

Richfield E. Reid and Associates

REID TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION – ADVANCED
This one-day course builds on skills acquired during the three-day basic Reid techniques course. Topics include: stages of the interrogation, screening suspects for interrogation, juvenile interrogations, interrogation on guilty knowledge, playing one suspect against the other and interrogation on multiple crimes.
PREREQUISITE:

Completion of the basic Reid Techniques for Interview and Interrogation.

All registrations will be handled by OPOTA.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

Napier, FBI & National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (Retired)

STREET DRUGS: RECOGNITION AND IDENTIFICATION
This program is designed for all law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Topics include: current controlled substances, national and regional trends, substance identification, packaging techniques, types of paraphernalia, concealment locations (personal and vehicle), and legal issues of substance possession and trafficking.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

September 20
COST: $75 COORDINATOR: Chris

53-049-11-01 Cerino
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Brad

Richfield Kemp

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ARREST AND SEARCH AND SEIZURE
During this one-day course students will learn the constitutional standards for making arrest, searches and seizures.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 1 April 19 October 28
COST: $50 COORDINATOR: John

53-444-11-01 53-444-11-02 53-444-11-03 Green

Richfield Richfield Richfield

CIVIL LIABILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
This half-day course will focus on limiting civil liability for law enforcement officers and managers. Officers will understand high liability areas, constitutional standards, legal process and defenses available. Course times will run from 8:00 am–12:00 pm.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 31 October 6
COST: $25 COORDINATOR: John

53-440-11-01 53-440-11-02 Green

Richfield Richfield

LEGAL ISSUES IN CONFESSIONS AND INTERROGATIONS
This half-day course will focus on the 5th & 6th Amendments. The course will focus on voluntariness, custody and interrogation from a legal perspective. Course times will run from 8:00 am–12:00 pm.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 1 September 9
COST: $25 COORDINATOR:

53-441-11-01 53-441-11-02

Richfield Richfield

John Green

LEGAL UPDATE

This half-day course will focus on recent court decisions affecting law enforcement officers. Course times will run from 8:00 am–12:00 pm.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

This course will prepare the student in the legal and practical aspects of search warrant preparation. Students will complete a practical exercise in which they prepare a search warrant from a hypothetical set of facts. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop computer.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

This one-day course will provde officers with the legal standards for using force. Students will understand the constitutional standards for using force in a variety of settings to minimize civil liability. The course will be presented from a practical point of view, understanding officers make split second decisions on a daily basis.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

USE OF FORCE LIABILITY AND STANDARDS

March 7
COST: $50 COORDINATOR:

53-439-11-01 John Green

Richfield

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FIRST LINE SUPERVISION

This five-day course is for new supervisors or those looking to enter supervision. Topics covered include: role of the first line supervisor; communication and motivation; employee development; performance evaluations; internal investigations; discipline and grievance; fundamentals of leadership; styles of management; decision making and problem solving; civil liability; constitutional issues; supervising diverse workers; and dealing with discriminatory practices. The class is presented in the StudentCentered Learning style and is a tested course. The topics are not specifically law enforcement oriented. They apply to most business practices.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

is an entry level supervision course.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

February 14-18 September 19-23
COST: $270 INSTRUCTOR: David

51-004-11-01 51-004-11-02 Peters

Richfield Richfield

MANAGING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
This program is designed for detective and investigation personnel. Topics include: criminal investigation management; the role played by the patrol in the investigation process; criminal investigation case management; organization and staffing; selection and training of investigators; unit productivity and performance measurement; major case investigation; and improving the criminal investigation process.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

July 18-19
COST: $150 COORDINATOR: Drake

53-211-11-01 Oldham
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ron

Richfield Michalec

MID-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
This five-day course is the next level of supervision training, building upon the First Line Supervision course at OPOTA. Topics include: leadership and management skills; recruiting and hiring; employee development and evaluation; department fiscal and budget issues; department planning; corporate decision making; managerial liability; policies and procedures; special projects and planning; media relations; labor relations and the Fair Labor Standards Act; continuing professional training; reports required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission; and ethics. This is a tested course and is presented in the Student-Centered Learning method. The course aims to prepare the student for advancement in executive leadership.
NOTE:

This is an advanced course, but it can be used by senior First Line Supervisors.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

DATE(S)

November 14-18
COST: $270 INSTRUCTOR: David

51-006-11-01 Peters

Richfield

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WRITING GRANTS FOR POLICE AGENCIES
This course introduces the concepts and steps of the grant-writing procedures to those responsible for acquiring funds for law enforcement agencies. Topics include funding sources, federal assistance and grants from private corporations, the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, required forms, Internet resources and other resources.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

April 6
COST: $100 COORDINATOR:

51-102-11-01 Todd Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Resource

Richfield Linkage Associates

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FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO-PTO) PROGRAM (OHIO MODEL)
This five-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed field training officers (FTO) or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new offices in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principals. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of Student-Centered Learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
NOTE:

Students should come prepared to work in a group setting.
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RAPID RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATIONS
The Columbine and Virginia Tech active shooter incidents have brought this issue to the forefront. This two-day course will provide students with information for both pre-planning and operational tactics that in recent cases have been successful in countering active shooter-type incidents. Teamwork, weapons skills, tactics and coordinating a multi-agency response will be covered. Recent incidents as well as potential terrorist-related incidents are also covered. There is no live fire in this course.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Appropriate clothing, foul weather gear, personal body armor, any department standard equipment, eye protection, primary entry weapon (SMG, shotgun, patrol rifle), secondary weapon (handgun), and light mount for weapons highly recommended. Bring Airsoft weapons if available. No live ammunition needed. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 9-10 September 7-8
COST: $200 COORDINATOR: Drake

55-431-11-01 55-431-11-02 Oldham
INSTRUCTOR: Richfield

Richfield Richfield Staff

THE SUPERVISOR’S ROLE DURING AND AFTER PURSUITS
This one-day course assists supervisors or officers-in-charge who find themselves “supervising” a pursuit incident. A comprehensive approach to a pursuit situation is presented and includes pursuit policy, training, supervision and accountability. Guidelines on how to develop or review and modify pursuit policy, establish procedures to control and terminate a pursuit, secure and control the scene, and after-action critiques are provided. Other topics include crossing the jurisdictional line, multi-jurisdictional pursuits and Ohio laws regarding pursuits. Case studies of actual pursuits are discussed.
NOTE: Students DATE(S)

are required to bring a copy of their agency pursuit policy.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 16 October 24
COST: $75 COORDINATOR: Todd

51-177-11-01 51-177-11-02 Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: John

Richfield Richfield Lindsey & David VanPelt

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BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY
This five-day course is for law enforcement officers with little or no experience in photography. The overall goal of this course is to provide students with fundamental skills for producing quality photographs and for problem-solving difficult photographic situations. Through the use of hands-on exercises, students learn the steps in the photographic process, basic camera operations, selecting correct exposure and shutter speeds, controlling depth of field, calculating flash guide numbers, basic color theory, processing techniques and other topics. This course is a PREREQUISITE for the Crime Scene and Evidence Photography course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students should have appropriate clothing for outdoor exercises. Equipment will be provided. This course is equally suited for agencies using either film or digital cameras. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 13-17 July 18-22
COST: $305 COORDINATOR: OPOTA

56-152-11-01 56-152-11-02 Staff
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Eric

Richfield Richfield Silvi

CRIME SCENE AND EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY
This five-day course is for law enforcement personnel responsible for photographing crime scenes and evidence in nonlaboratory settings with film or digital cameras. The course emphasizes problem-solving using the equipment available to the officer. Students learn to photographically document a crime scene, fingerprints and other small evidence; and enhance evidence photographs through lighting choices and through the use of alternate light sources. Other topics include ethics, legal aspects and court presentations. This course is equally suited for agencies using either film or digital cameras. All equipment is provided during the training.
PREREQUISITE: Basic Photography or equivalent training course. A written pretest may be administered for nonOPOTA equivalent courses. SPECIAL CONCERNS:

outdoor exercises.
DATE(S)

There is one evening exercise. Students should have appropriate clothing for at least two
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

October 31-November 4
COST: $305 INSTRUCTOR: OPOTA

56-153-11-01
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Eric

Richfield Silvi

Staff

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PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INVESTIGATORS
This one-day class meets photography course requirements for the Master Criminal Investigator certificate program. This course addresses basic uses of photographs in court, conditions that can affect their acceptability and steps for photographing common types of crimes. Other topics include photographic techniques that can be used to produce better images with automated film or digital cameras.
NOTE: This class does not replace the in-depth Basic Photography course which may be taken as an elective course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

SURVIVAL SPANISH
Most often field officers may not have time to wait for an interpreter and must respond immediately in order to: 1) ensure safety for themselves and the safety of civilians, 2) maintain immediate control and order of a situation, 3) identify and pursue a suspect, 4) use dynamic entry during a search, and 5) provide general instructions. This two-day workshop on “Basic Survival Spanish” will provide law enforcement with basic terminology to give commands, obtain general information, and respond to immediate emergency situations while waiting for an interpreter to arrive at the scene or via telephone services.
NOTE: The workshop includes pronunciation and memorization of terminology and phrases, terminology related to insults, role play, and safety guidelines when using basic survival Spanish. The morning session will concentrate on “Working with Interpreters.” It includes real-life case analysis with interactive applications and instructive video materials. The workshop highlights case lay, Title VI’s prohibition against national origin discrimination, and is conducted in a thought-provoking interactive manner. Students will be provided with a commercially produced course book and an audio CD to refresh and improve language skills outside the classroom. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

March 14-15
COST: $175 COORDINATOR: Todd

55-439-11-01 Careless
INSTRUCTOR: Isabel

Richfield Framer

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TACTICAL TEAM LEADER /OPERATIONS PLANNING
This three-day course is designed for team leaders who assist in planning and implementing tactical operations. The focus will be on leadership principles and tactics for leading an entry team element. Topics include: legal issues, personnel requirements, multi-jurisdictional operations, surveillance missions, response to barricade, suicide and hostage rescue situations. Students will participate in operational planning scenarios and table-top exercises.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

CRASH INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES FOR THE PATROL OFFICER
In this three-day course, students will cover basic and advanced investigative skills for dealing with more serious traffic crashes when a technical crash investigator or a traffic crash reconstructionist is not available. Topics include: introduction to traffic crash investigations, traffic crash series of events, crash scene preservation, roadway and vehicle evidence identification, documentation and collection, crash scene photography and field measurements, speed estimates, and documentation through crash reporting. This course will provide a starting point for those who are interested in specializing in crash investigation, but have not attended Traffic Crash Investigation Level I. The course will build upon crash investigation skills presented in basic police training and prepare the student for advanced study in this field.
NOTE: Students who do not want to specialize in technical crash investigation, but are required to handle traffic crashes, will be provided with guidance in proper crash scene documentation. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

June 13-15
COST: $250 COORDINATOR:

53-380-11-01 Todd Careless
INSTRUCTORS: Dave

Richfield Lichoff, Joe Martukovich Jr. & Ty Keefer

This three-day course is for officers who document collision scenes and crime scenes with electronic measuring devices. Topics covered include an introduction to forensic mapping and computer aided design software. Students should bring their electronic measuring devices, laptop computers and should be prepared to participate in outside exercise. The third day of the course includes an introduction to Crash Zone/CAD software. The cost of the course includes a licensed copy of the Cad Zone’s Quick Scene software
PREREQUISITES: Traffice NOTE:

FORENSIC MAPPING FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR

Collision Investigaiton (Level 1) or equivalent course

This course will be held at the Summit County Sheriff ’s Office Training Bureau.
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This one day course is for officers who inestigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this coruse of instruction will include an introduction to mathematics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry and the application of mathematics in formula. Students will be introduced to basic physics. Students will need a scientific calculator for the class.
NOTE:

MATHEMATICS FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION

Course will be held at the Summit County Sheriff ’s Officer Training Bureau.
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

DATE(S)

March 7
COST: $75.00 INSTRUCTOR:

56-452-11-01 Ron Thayer

Summit Co Sheriff Office Training Bureau

RADAR AND LIDAR OPERATOR (40-HOUR NHTSA CERTIFICATION)

This course merges theory and practical application of traffic RADAR and LIDAR. In addition to formal instruction in the history, operation and courtroom testimony of RADAR and LIDAR, there are two days of field exercises and speed estimations with a certified instructor leading to NHTSA certification as a LIDAR/RADAR operator.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

May 9-13
COST: $300 INSTRUCTOR: Todd

53-357-11-01 Careless

Richfield John Lindsey & Richard Stammitti

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:

TRAFFIC COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION (LEVEL IV)
This ten-day course is for officers who reconstruct traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include human factors, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and basic physics. Students will learn and apply mathematical formulas to determine momentum, vector analysis, energy, speed, velocity, time and distance. This course utilizes project work and students will reconstruct actual and staged collisions involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, and commercial motor vehicles. Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises. Course will be held at the Summit County Sheriff ’s Office Training Bureau.
PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I), Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation (Level II), and Vehicle Dynamics (Level III) or equivalent courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

COMMON LONDON/RICHFIELD OPOTA 2010 COURSE REGISTRATION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009
Please be aware that effective October 1, 2009, all registrations for OPOTA courses scheduled in calendar year 2010, whether offered by OPOTA London or Richfield, will be accepted and processed by the OPOTA business office in London. To assist the applying student, the attached revised Registration Form has been constructed. Students can register for all 2010 OPOTA advanced training courses by submitting a completed registration form, with required authorizing signature, to OPOTA via e-mail at OPOTARegistration@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov; fax to (740) 845-0362; or mail to OPOTA 1650 State Route 56, SW London, OH 43140. All questions concerning registration should be directed to either Vickie Finchum or Tom Richardson at (740) 845-2703. Thank you for you consideration. It is the intent of OPOTA to provide quality law enforcement training as efficiently and effectively possible.

London and Tactical Training Center Campuses Only Meals are included with tuition fee. All rooms are double occupancy.
Overnight accommodations ($15.00/night) Yes No Arrival Date: _________________________________________________________________________

AGREEMENT: Registered enrollees who do not attend and do not cancel the registration four business days prior to the course will be charged an administrative fee

equal to one-half the total course fee. Upon the conclusion of a course, invoices are processed and forwarded to the designated billing address, check or money order are acceptable forms of payment (no cash or credit cards). The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy will provide instruction in the course under competent instructors and assumes no responsibility other than the opportunity to learn under supervision. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and the Office of the Attorney General are hereby relieved of all liability. All courses are subject to cancellation. Enrollment in a course constitutes an acceptance of this agreement and the conditions stated. Signatures indicate approval for attendance, billing and agreement, as well as verification of applicant’s affiliation with agency.